Events Insider

Event Insights from a Lifetime in the Industry

After years in events, with a strong background in special effects, I share insights from my work and from top industry experts, from special effects to stewarding car parks at Bath and West.

Stewarding the Longleat Festival of Light: A Magical Experience.

I loved stewarding the Longleat Christmas Lantern Trail—5,000 visitors each night, a breathtaking Chinese lantern display in a top Christmas attraction.

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Iconic lantern from the Longleat Christmas Lantern Trail: Wallace and Gromit in a roller coaster slipper, a fun highlight of the event’s night displays.
Wallace and Gromit light up the Longleat Christmas Lantern Trail

Events Insider Blog

Explore my personal journey in events—from working behind the scenes to experiencing them as a guest.

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    Confetti Master

    How Confetti Master Started: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business When I was selling fireworks displays, I started noticing the other kit on gigs—searchlights, CO2 blasters. They looked easy to set up, easy to transport, and people clearly wanted them. So I bought…

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  • Coldplay at Wembley

    Coldplay at Wembley

    Fair play, Coldplay: you raised the bar for live shows—my Wembley experience. Our Wembley Night: Free Tickets and a Backstage Pass for My Son. We got free tickets to Coldplay at Wembley, and my son even got a backstage tour thanks to my…

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Events I’ve Worked On and Attended

On this blog, I share events I’ve worked on and attended, offering a personal look into each unique experience.

A drone formation shaped like a tarantula, glowing with a soft blue aura, hovering over a rural countryside field at night, surrounded by a deep blue sky.

Get Drones Rolling

Quick tips and insights into drone display setup and professional techniques

A lantern display at the Longleat Festival of Light, featuring Shaun the Sheep characters in a red sled, one sheep driving and others looking playful.

Glow of Longleat Festival

Longleat Festival of Light transported me to a magical world—my first-hand experience as an event steward.

Coldplay performing at Wembley Stadium, with a sea of fans, the iconic Wembley arch, and flames on stage.

Coldplay at Wembley

Coldplay at Wembley—my incredible night as a guest at a breath-taking live show.