July 22 2020 | 54 mins
Special Episode: The Arts Working Group and Industry Suppliers
In this special episode of The Arts & Everything In Between Podcast, members of the Arts Working Group join Paul Fadden of Ticketsolve as they sit down with some of the biggest industry suppliers of the UK. The Arts Working Group discuss how the current crisis has affected suppliers, agents and production services to theatres and arts venues, what innovations their companies have developed to help theatres post lockdown, what work practices and changes have been made to adapt to ‘the new normal’, how they see the future of the arts post Covid-19, and what theatres and suppliers can do to support each other.
SUPPLIER PANELISTS
Adam Blaxill of Stage Electrics and PLASA
Stage Electrics
Stage Electrics opened in 1979 as a group of people who were passionate about theatre lighting and sound equipment. Three decades on, they are now one of Europe's leading suppliers of stage lighting and sound equipment to the entertainment industry. In addition to an extensive sales portfolio, their services include theatre installations, testing & inspection and maintenance. Adam Blaxill is Operations Director of Stage Electrics, technical solutions supplier to theatre, entertainment, communication, and education industries.
PLASA
PLASA is the lead international membership body for those who supply technologies and services to the event and entertainment industries. The Association works to ensure that each sector is fully represented and plays an active role in highlighting best practice and safe working conditions. Adam is currently the Chair of PLASA and will represent the body during the discussion with the Arts Working Group.
PLASA is calling for meaningful support from government until the industry is allowed to operate in a way that is not limited by social distancing policies. For more, follow #WeMakeEvents.
Ben Hatton of Live Nation's Cuffe and Taylor Cuffe and Taylor are live music promoters based in Preston. Founded in 2009 by Daniel Cuffe and Peter Taylor, their flagship events include Greenwich Music Time, Lytham Festival and the Scarborough Open Air Theatre. In 2017, Cuffe & Taylor joined the Live Nation Family.
Ben Hatton is Director of Theatre Touring for Live Nation's Cuffe and Taylor. Brian Reilly of PSI Production Services Ireland is located In Belfast and Dublin and holds Ireland’s largest stock of professional lighting equipment for hire or sale. Established in 1996, their team have provided technical solutions that meet the growing demand within the corporate, arts, and entertainment industries for high-quality events delivery.
Brian Reilly is Director of Production Services Ireland.
FURTHER READING & RESOURCES
Arts Advocacy Toolkit - https://mailchi.mp/c82ec42bc616/arts-advocacy-toolkit
Arts Working Group Open Call Webinar Video Catch Up - https://mailchi.mp/553499e5f781/artsworkinggroup-webinarcatchup
Arts Working Group Open Call Webinar Resources - https://www.ticketsolve.com/blog/arts-working-group-open-call-webinar1/
Arts Working Group Q&A - https://www.ticketsolve.com/blog/arts-working-group-open-call-webinar-questions-and-answers/
Arts Working Group Recovery Toolkit: Module 1 Reopening with Clear Communications - https://mailchi.mp/24d1a01b137b/reopening-toolkit
The Arts Marketing Association (AMA) are launching a new Service Provider membership It’s for organisations working to provide products and services in the arts, culture and heritage sector, and gives you high-quality access to their community of over 2000 members — including a listing in a new Service Provider Hub and opportunities to share the support you offer in a resource area. Register your interest to be among the first to hear more: https://www.a-m-a.co.uk/service-providers/
COVID-19 Venue Guidelines for Reopening Video - https://www.ticketsolve.com/blog/covid-19-venue-guidelines-video-resource/
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It’s tough but rewarding working in the arts and often so busy you have little time to share with your peers and investigate new ideas. Every couple weeks join presenters as they interviews arts industry experts getting their take on the biggest issues facing the arts world today. There will be ideas to try, practical tips, lots of learning and of course - lots of laughs. If you work in theatres, venues, festivals or the arts and cultural sector this podcast is what you need!
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Adam Blaxill of Stage Electrics and PLASA
The Arts Working Group discuss how the current crisis has affected suppliers, agents and production services to theatres and arts venues, what innovations their companies have developed to help theatres post lockdown, what work practices and changes have been made to adapt to ‘the new normal’, how they see the future of the arts post Covid-19, and what theatres and suppliers can do to support each other.
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