The Isle of Man TT: The World’s Most Dangerous Race
The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) race stands as one of motorsport's most thrilling yet controversial events. Since its inception in 1907, this legendary motorcycle race has captivated millions while simultaneously raising profound questions about risk, safety, and the price of pursuing speed on public roads.
From Student to Senior Event Manager: Maisie Wood’s Pathway to Venue Management
In this episode of the IIOLE Industry Podcast, Paul Walters sits down with Maisie Wood, Senior Event Manager at York Barbican, to explore how a former Live Event Production student built her career into one of the UK’s most respected venue management roles. Maisie’s journey shows the real side of breaking into live events from volunteering and freelancing, to managing hundreds of shows a year and overseeing a team within a global organisation.
What the 2026 Salary Survey Reveals About Careers in the Live Events Industry
The live events industry continues to evolve, and with it the expectations of both employers and professionals working across the sector.
Echoes of Joy: The Wildest Festivals of 2025
Echoes of Joy: The Wildest Festivals of 2025 From historic town squares to deserts, reefs, and city streets, festivals in 2025 proved that live events are far more than entertainment.
How to Transition from Volunteer to Paid Work in Live Events
Breaking into the live events industry often starts with one word: volunteering.
The Deadly Risks of Fireworks in Enclosed Venues: A Tragic Lesson from Macedonia
Before we go forward with blog, the institute of live events would like to take this opportunity and pay our condolence to all that have lost their lives and those who were injured in this disaster.
The most sustainable concert in the world? Massive Attack’s Act 1.5
In August 2024, Massive Attack, the pioneering trip-hop band from Bristol, orchestrated a groundbreaking event on Clifton Downs: Act 1.5.
The Strategic Rise of Live Nation Entertainment: A Global Powerhouse
Live Nation Entertainment has become a juggernaut in the global live entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour”: A $2 Billion Spectacle That Redefined the Music Industry
Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour was more than just a concert series; it was a cultural phenomenon.
The Ultimate Guide to Event Lighting Design: Techniques, Trends, and Tips
Lighting design is an art and science that can dramatically transform the ambience and experience of an event.