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Industry Insights

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

How Drone Shows Are Replacing Fireworks

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6 min read 14 Mar 2026

How Drone Shows Are Replacing Fireworks

Drone light shows are emerging as a spectacular, quieter, and more environmentally friendly alternative to fireworks at UK events.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS · No. 110

The Future of Event Photography

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6 min read 13 Mar 2026

The Future of Event Photography

From smartphone cameras to AI editing, the way events are photographed is changing rapidly. We explore what event…

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How Holographic Technology Could Transform Shows

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5 min read 13 Mar 2026

How Holographic Technology Could Transform Shows

Holograms on stage have moved from science fiction to reality. We assess how holographic technology could reshape live…

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The Growth of Women-Only Events

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5 min read 13 Mar 2026

The Growth of Women-Only Events

Women-only events have grown from a niche offering to a significant market segment in the UK. What is…

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS · No. 401

How Events Support Mental Health

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6 min read 13 Mar 2026

How Events Support Mental Health

The evidence for events and live experiences as positive contributors to mental health and wellbeing, and how organisers…

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The Business of Ticket Resale

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5 min read 13 Mar 2026

The Business of Ticket Resale

How the ticket resale market works in the UK, from the economics of secondary platforms to the regulatory…

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS · No. 679

Guide to Privacy-Compliant Data Collection at Events

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8 min read 12 Mar 2026

Guide to Privacy-Compliant Data Collection at Events

Collecting attendee data is valuable, but it must be done lawfully. This guide covers UK GDPR requirements, practical…

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS · No. 436

How Season Tickets and Memberships Work Financially

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5 min read 12 Mar 2026

How Season Tickets and Memberships Work Financially

The financial mechanics of season tickets and membership schemes for events, venues, and sports clubs -- and how…

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS · No. 119

Spatial Audio at Events: The Next Frontier

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6 min read 12 Mar 2026

Spatial Audio at Events: The Next Frontier

Spatial audio creates immersive 3D soundscapes that could transform concerts, theatre, and immersive experiences. We explore the technology…

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The Future of Sound at Live Events

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6 min read 11 Mar 2026

The Future of Sound at Live Events

Sound quality at live events has improved enormously, but the next wave of audio technology could transform the…

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The Economics of Free vs Paid Events

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4 min read 11 Mar 2026

The Economics of Free vs Paid Events

A business analysis of the trade-offs between free and paid event models, and how organisers can make either…

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS · No. 704

How 3D Printing Could Change Event Production

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5 min read 11 Mar 2026

How 3D Printing Could Change Event Production

3D printing is transforming manufacturing. Its potential applications in event production -- from set design to on-site fabrication…

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