Feb
09
2010
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Live Event Jobs: The Perfect Occupation For The Life Of The Party

For people who truly enjoy being in the spot light, or right in the middle of all the action, live event jobs might be your calling. These are jobs for people who like to entertain the public or be involved with entertainment events. Examples of these types of jobs are comedian, singer, actress, stagehand, sound coordinator, or in charge of operating the lights for live events. If you are interested in these type of jobs, then we believe you have made a wise choice. However, do you think you have what it takes? Below, we are going to tell you more about these type of jobs, so if you’re interested, pay attention…

Finding jobs that are associated with any of these types of professions are easy to locate, if you know the right places to look. There are sites online that focus strictly on jobs for live events. Sometimes flyers are posted in local playhouses and performance theaters that advertise openings for various entertainment events where performers are summoned.

Most of the time, these events require an audition of some sort. The audition can be live or there are times when a tape of a performance can be sent in. Sometimes there are multiple auditions for the same event, instead of a single chance to wow the interviewers. These jobs can range from small time productions, such as an open mic night at the local coffee house up to a live Broadway show.

There are so many people who want to become an entertainer, that it’s often easier to find a job working the sound or lights for a show and then working up to becoming a performer. This is often how many big name performers have become famous.

It usually doesn’t happen over night, it will take time and hard work. References work at times, but usually it depends on the type of performance given.

Being able to successfully obtain live event jobs is the ideal occupation for individuals who enjoy making people happy. Many people can tell when they are very young, if they will be comfortable performing in front of a bunch of people. Others just like being part of the live action, but don’t necessarily want to be in the spot light. These people are just as important as the performers, because without them, there often wouldn’t be a set, lights, sound, or a functional area for the performer.

Check out our Events Jobs and AV jobs from us here at Live Recruitment.

Written by richard in: Event Jobs, Getting a new job | Tags: ,
Sep
09
2009
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Events sector to recover ‘within 12 months’

Events sector to recover ‘within 12 months’

Source: C&IT magazine

The events industry is set to recover within the next 12 months, according to corporate and agency buyers at the C&IT Conference that is running today

Almost half (44%) of buyers expect business to pick up over the next year, while an optimistic 8% expect to see recovery within the next six months.

Providing value and proving the worth of events were named as key issues by delegates at the conference at London’s Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre.

Some 50% of delegates said providing value in events was currently the biggest challenge for the industry.

Proving the worth of events was also key, according to 34% of buyers, while 8% said slashing budgets was also a concern.

The cost for agencies to pitch for business was also discussed at the conference. One agency delegate said: “I have recently done three pitches and seen two of them hijacked at a lower price. Now if I pitch for a client they must pay a deposit - I’ve stopped doing free pitches.”

However, another agency representative said: “It is a given you put an inordinate amount of time into a pitch, but if you don’t, someone else will. From the client’s perspective, how can they evaluate the pitch if you don’t?”

For the latest event industry jobs visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk

Sep
02
2009
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THA founder starts event-focused business in wake of collapse

THA founder starts event-focused business in wake of collapse

The Waterford House Partnership will focus on consultancy, events and production.

The business was actually incorporated in April but went through major changes last month (August), including formally appointing Ingram as a director.

Speaking to Event sister title C&IT, Ingram defended starting up a new company so soon, and in a similar area to his previous business.

“There will be a lot of people gunning for me because, sadly and incorrectly, they assume I brought down the company, but they don’t understand that this has actually cost me £1m personally,” said Ingram. “I don’t have control over the market or the global economy.”

THA Group founder Kevin Ingram has started a Leicester-based company focusing on events, based at an office also registered to THA Holdings.

For the latest event industry jobs visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk

Written by richard in: Industry news, Job News, Uncategorized | Tags: ,
Jul
31
2009
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BI set for THA Group asset acquisition

BI set for THA Group asset acquisition

Source: C&IT Magazine

BI has paid THA Group’s administrator, KPMG, an undisclosed fee to examine the assets of the agency and is close to completing an acquisition of some assets that will provide continuity to THA Group’s former clients.

KPMG and BI declined to comment.

At least 48 of THA Group’s 56 staff were made redundant when the company entered administration earlier this month.

THA Group’s sister company, Quorn Business Travel, was acquired by Meon Valley Business Travel a fortnight ago.

For the latest event industry jobs visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk

Written by richard in: Event Jobs, Industry news, Job News | Tags: ,