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Sterling Event Group builds on continued investment with latest Avolites delivery
Sterling Event Group has strengthened its lighting control offering with the latest investment in Avolites technology, further…

Classic Gear Live returns in 2026, showcasing audio used by David Bowie, Pink Floyd and The Who
Classic Gear Live returns to PLASA Show at Olympia for the fifth year in 2026, featuring a showcase of classic production…

Christmas Press Show set for September return
The Christmas Press Show will return to the Business Design Centre in London on 9 September for its ninth year, bringing…

Harrogate Convention Centre to host seven exhibitions this year
Harrogate Convention Centre is preparing to host seven major trade and public exhibitions over the second half of 2026. This…

Sticky Wicket raised record £60,000 for Lord’s Taverners at 2026 edition
The events industry’s annual charity cricket day has raised a record £60,086 for the Lord’s Taverners, making 2026…

A Place in the Sun Live acquires its competitor, expanding its London and Birmingham property shows
A Place in the Sun Live has acquired the Property Investor Show, in a move that will bring the UK’s two largest…

FFAIR appoints new business development manager
FFAIR has appointed Sarah Hamon Watt as business development manager. Sarah joins from iwoca, where she was broker event and…

First Sight Media wraps its busiest graduation season to date
First Sight Media has closed out its busiest graduation season to date, delivering 500 ceremonies across 50 UK universities…

What event furniture and tableware costs to hire in 2026, from Expo Hire’s rate card
Most event hire pricing sits behind quote forms rather than public rate cards. Expo Hire has published what it says are…

Exhibit 3Sixty scales up at the NEC with new facility
Exhibition main contractor and logistics specialist Exhibit 3Sixty has acquired a second unit at the National Exhibition Centre…

AEV launches talent award for early-career venue professionals
The Association of Event Venues has launched a new Emerging Talent Award, open to those in the first one to five years…