1. Music Events Management
Week 3
Assignment 1 Prep

2. What are the benefits of putting on a live event?
More Personal
A real occasion stands out
People enjoy human interaction and face to face conversations
They generate a high level of word of mouth response, which is one of the best forms of marketing.

3. The events management industry
Conference and meeting (£18.8 billion)
Exhibitions and trade shows (£9.3 billion)
Sporting events (£2.3 billion)
Music events (£1.4)
Incentive travel (£1.2)
Festivals and cultural events (£1.1)
Outdoor events (£1 billion)
Corporate hospitality (£1 billion)
The UK event industry is now worth more than £36.1 billion, according to the 2010 Britain for events report

4. What are the essential skills for a would-be Event Manager?
Passion
People Skills
Communication skills
Problem Solving
Attention to detail
Time Management
Resourcefulness
Flexibility
Efficiency
Endurance

5. Organising an event Be SMART Have a brief Know your audience
Manage your team

6. Key Roles and Responsibilities
The Client is your boss!
Event Manager
Finance Manager
Co-ordinator
Creative Director
Spatial Designer
Print Designer
Research

7. Cont.. Lighting Catering Sound Technician Ticket Sales Stage Manager
Marketing / Publicity Manager
Costume designer
Choreographer
Roadies
Instrument techs

8. Budget Planning Entertainment Lighting, sound, power Furniture
Security
Catering
Branding / Logo
Marketing
Staff
Admin Costs

9. Expenses Tracker

10. Other Revenue Opportunities

13. The creative brief (to help make sure your event reaches its objective)

14. Sustainable development and events
Go to websites
Explore these sites and briefly outline the types of information available on them which might assist an event manager on producing festivals and events that are more sustainable