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Double reopening of heritage venues in NewcastleGateshead following multi-million pound investment

Two landmark heritage venues have reopened in NewcastleGateshead after receiving £9.3 million in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Common Room of the Great North and Newcastle Cathedral are now once again, available to host events and conferences, after being closed for refurbishment. Formerly known as The Mining Institute, The Common Room is […]

15 September 2021

Live Events Reinsurance Scheme introduced as part of Government response to COVID-19

The Government has announced the launch of a new Live Events Reinsurance Scheme which will run until 30 September 2022 with a review point in Spring 2022. The scheme will offer cost indemnification if an event must be cancelled, postponed, relocated or abandoned due to new UK Civil Authority restrictions in response to COVID-19. All […]

13 September 2021

Hybrid events to provide long-term solution to business events industry

Hybrid events is becoming an increasingly common term in the events industry, and is simply defined as an event with both a live in-person audience and an online virtual audience.       Many industry surveys are now forecasting that due to the uncertainty over travel restrictions and further regulations in the future, digital integration will become a long-term solution to business events, especially those with an international audience.   Using digital technology, the […]

11 May 2021