Edinburgh International Festival has appointed five new trustees to its board with expertise across media, international diplomacy and financial regulation.

Having seen the shocking sight of Tomorrowland’s elaborate main stage engulfed in flames just 36 hours before the gates were due to open, few would have expected the Belgian event to rise phoenix-like from the ashes.

Legends/ASM Global has been appointed catering service provider at Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge and Kingsmeadow.

Manchester’s Co-op Live arena (cap. 23,500) will host the city’s first ever National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season game in 2027. A move which Co-op Live describe as “a monumental moment for the city, the venue and UK sport.”

Cambridge continues to demonstrate its credentials as a world-class destination for international conferences, having successfully hosted the ninth World Congress on Family Law & Children’s Rights from 27 – 30 July 2025. Over four days, the city welcomed 300 delegates from around the world to engage in critical discussions on advancing the rights of children, youth, women, and vulnerable families.

Searcys, the UK’s renowned British events caterer, has announced the winners of its inaugural Chef of the Year competition, proudly sponsored by Champagne Laurent-Perrier.

With more than 19 years of knowledge and experience, specialising in indoor and outdoor installations for a broad range of settings – including music festivals and football stadiums (including the Johan Cruyff Arena) – Jeroen will play an integral role in establishing Philips dvLED solutions as the most advanced and reliable in the global market.

The World Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) World Championships, organized by World Obstacle, is a premier multi-distance competition that brings together 5,000 participants from around the globe. Held in urban or outdoor settings, this mass-participation event highlights the excitement and athleticism of obstacle course racing, a sport set to debut in the Modern Pentathlon at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The World Street Workout and Calisthenics Federation (WSWCF) World Championship is the ultimate global competition in street workout and calisthenics, showcasing incredible strength, agility, and creativity. As a cornerstone of the modern urban sports movement, this event reflects the athleticism and artistry found in cities worldwide, attracting a young, engaged audience.

Major sporting events are no longer just about the action on the pitch. They’re about the complete experience – from the moment a fan decides to attend, to the journey home afterwards.

Exclusive Collection has launched a new insight paper on navigating the impact of reduced attention spans at business events and conferences. The paper, NETWORKING 4.0, is based on quantitative insights from clients and is co-authored by Peter Mandeno PhD, an expert in the science of human connection.

In this episode of ‘This Week In Events’, we discuss Tomorrowland’s Stage Fire, WeTransfer’s revised terms and conditions and AI, have we had enough?

The average employee tenure in the U.S. is about 3.9 years as of January 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But that number shifts quite a bit depending on age, industry, and sector.

Evolution Dome returned this July to Cambridgeshire to deliver the structure that housed the main stage for the St. Ives Carnival and Music Festival.

AEG Presents has announced that Jim King has been promoted to the role of chief executive officer of AEG Presents UK and European Festivals. In addition, Steve Homer will transition to a new position as president, UK touring at the company, as part of King’s team.

Peugeot presents Powered By Nature, an experience where nature and innovation come together. Drawing on Peugeot’s pioneering project of the same name, the world’s first photoshoot powered entirely by plants, soil, and water, this installation invites visitors to see the natural world through the eyes of bees.