What to expect from this year’s event for events.
This year’s Showman’s Show will return to Newbury Showground on 19-20 October on the back of an incredibly busy summer season. Exhibitor bookings are buoyant, and the show promises to deliver a varied and diverse range of products and services. As always there will be a good cross section of the entire supply chain, from state-of-the-art structures, waste management, plant and hire equipment, technology and professional advice to entertainment, caterers, stages, production equipment and finishing touches.
“The event industry has returned with a bang this summer, pushing promoters, organisers and suppliers alike to their limits as they faced multiple challenges in a post Brexit and Covid era,” says event director Jeremy Lance. “The show will be an opportunity for everyone to take a breath and re-set ahead of 2023. With 300 exhibitors expected, over 60 brand new to the show, and numerous launches already confirmed, we believe that this year’s event will be a melting pot for innovation and fresh ideas to take us forward.”
Vision: 2025 Sustainable Events Summit
There will be a real focus on sustainability as exhibitors strive to reduce their carbon footprint across their businesses and in the products and services they offer. Vision: 2025’s Sustainable Events Summit 2022 will return to the show on Wednesday 19 October. Aiming to shape climate action for the UK’s outdoor event industry, it will bring together event leaders, policy makers, suppliers and experts to exchange ideas and consider future standards, launch new resources and discover innovations.
The summit programme will feature sessions that look at sustainability for festivals, the circular economy, the impact of travel on live events and innovations of the season. Rounding things off will be the Green Supplier and Innovation Award, a Dragon’s Den style competition which sees three Showman’s Show exhibitors shortlisted and invited to pitch to a panel of sustainability experts and the summit’s audience. The winner is then decided by public vote.
“As event organisers we place a great deal of importance on sustainability and do everything within our power to reduce the environmental impact of The Showman’s Show,” says Lance. “It’s encouraging to see that so many of our exhibitors are also running their businesses in a similar way and we know that it is important to our visitors too. Vision: 2025’s conference has become a key component in the industry’s response to climate change and we’re thrilled that the show has become its regular home and plays its part in facilitating the conversation.”
Showman’s Show 2022 is held at Newbury Showground on 19-20 October. Register for free tickets at www.showmansshow.co.uk
OAB’s TOP PICKS
Kayopruce – Stand 59
www.kayospruce.comKayospruce excels in the cover and structures industry by offering high-quality ranges of fabrics that are designed for outdoor applications. It has become keenly involved in the structures markets, delivering textiles specifically designed to withstand the demanding conditions for applications including marquees, structures, shelters and awnings.
From Polycotton and Campshield, to Flexlight Lodge 6002, and threads to zips, Kayospruce has everything you need to achieve structural perfection.
Silent Noize – Stand 35a
Silent Noize provides wireless headsets and technical services for a range of sectors across the event industry, specialising in silent disco, silent conference, silent cinema, silent fitness, translation and live music. Starting out from a small base in 2010 as a silent disco event company, it quickly transitioned into a rental house and now holds one of the biggest headphone stocks in the UK.
Hire equipment and consult with the team of expert engineers, DJs and event staff to assist with your event.
Elani Lighting – Stand 112
www.elanilighting.comMaking outdoor lighting beautiful, Elani Lighting offers decorative outdoor lighting systems for marquees, glamping and terraces with elegant and fun lamps suitable for use in all weathers.
Discover Elani’s diverse range of stylish Italian designed light fittings and cables that can be assembled to your exact requirements. Combine natural finishes and coloured cables with elegant and fun lamps for terraces, gazebos, marquees and gardens. Components are IP65 water resistant protecting them from water and rain.
The Stage Bus – Stand 219
www.thestagebus.comThe Stage Bus makes unique, solar-powered mobile stages from decommissioned TFL buses and shipping containers. It has just relaunched its latest product, The Stage Box – a series of stages built into converted 20ft shipping containers which can self-dismount using hydraulic legs and run for more than eight hours on a full charge. They’re able to be locked up overnight while on site, and can self-level on uneven terrain, so a perfect fit for outdoor events, weddings, hospitality and more.
Green Goblet Eco Cup – Stand 34
www.green-goblet.comOn a mission to “save the planet one reusable cup at a time”, Green Goblet is the UK’s leading producer and supplier of reusable cups, coffee cups and food-ware. Event cups are 100% recyclable and the range includes everything from a two pint cup to cups with lids, wine vessels and Champagne flutes. Cups are easy to customise with IML, digital or screen print options.
The company was also the first in the UK to offer a dedicated washing and drying station. Its machines are some of the most environmentally friendly on the market, recycling and using their own energy to help heat the water.
