Covid-19 Event Guidance!

The International Institute of Live Events came into formation in 2018 with a vision and mission to incapsulate education with the commercial world of live events. Accomplished academics who have published extensively within the field of live events management. They have an unprecedented and accumulative experience as practitioners in education and live events that spans 80 years.

With this collective knowledge the institution will be delivering online courses in the Live events management and production, with a range of other courses to follow.

Section 1 Event Industry News. The event industry is changing everyday and we will be sharing only the most impactful news.

Section 2 Event Case Studies. Events have major impacts in society and the economy. Read this section to gain insights to events that have had the biggest impacts. 

Section 3 Teach. This section is here to give you tips on all areas of the event industry straight from the creators of the International Institute of Live Events.

Section 4 Guiding, Coaching, and mentoring. To accompany the online courses academic and industry professionals will give support through coaching and mentoring.


Let’s Begin!

Event News

As you know the event industry has experienced a downturn in revenue impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and it could be a considerable period before events in the UK return to how they were. 

PSA Tour Production Group an organisation supporting the industry for over 25 years, is a collection of industry professionals who are experts in touring productions of all sizes, from small venues to stadiums. The group includes tour managers, production managers, safety professionals, venue managers, festival managers, travel and logistics experts, promoters and leading industry suppliers.

They have put together a guidance document that suggest measures that assist risk control relating to COVID-19 transmission for touring productions. Touring productions include live events of all sizes, types and formats that require equipment, personnel and artists to travel to a location, load in/out and typically set up for an audience.

Read the full document here

Event Case Study - The Show Must Go On

Virgin money sponsored event in Newcastle, was this the first UK outdoor live music event following the social distancing protocol.

A venue set up from the 13^th August – 13^th September 2020, this outdoor venue will host several different outdoor performances from a range or artist on the live stage.

Virgin money sponsored event in Newcastle could be the UK’s first but this summer we saw some European countries attempting to find a solution and reduced risk to attendees for live entertainment following the protocol of Social Distancing.  

Arts organisations in the UK received £1.57 billion rescue package from the UK government as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  To satisfy the audience appetite for live entertainment several venues have decided to host events.  

From the 11^th July and following social distancing protocol, venues such as the open-air opera at Glyndebourne will go ahead.  Cornwall’s Minack Theatre to go ahead and many other similar venues will open to the public.   

The biggest test for outdoor live events in the UK, can the British public maintain social distancing requirements if they can monitor risk within their own personal space.  Evidence shows as was broadcasted after the government decided to lift restrictions for people to gather outdoors, as was seen in some pubs and outdoor spaces around the country.  It was reported by the police, the main accelerant for people to negate social distancing – alcohol. 

Teach

What's the first thing you should do when when planning an event?

The 5w's should always be the starting point when creating and managing events. The 5w's help define your event and can also play a big part in how your event will be marketed and managed. 

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