Martyn’s Law, Local Authorities and Safe Structures at Events: Key Takeaways from the Institute of Licensing’s Large Events Conference 2025
Looking for the latest update on Martyn’s Law? Or wondering how best to liaise with local authorities for your next event? The Institute of Licensing Conference for Large Events delved into all of these key areas and more… Earlier this week, We Group Director Rob Dudley and I (Cornelia, Senior Production Manager at The Fair) […]
STOREHOUSE London: OPS supports new immersive theatre show spanning two football fields
You may have heard the news this week about STOREHOUSE – London’s new and daring immersive theatre show… Spanning across 9000 square metres (two football fields) in Deptford, STOREHOUSE will be one of the largest immersive shows the UK has seen. Audience members will be invited into a world where humanity’s stories have been archived […]
We Group deliver Live Table-Top Session at Event Production Show
The Fair, We Are Placemaking and We Are OPS kicked off Day 1 at the Event Production Show with a jam-packed panel on the Knowledge Hub, about ‘Dealing with Disaster on a Festival Site: Live Table-Top Session’… View this post on Instagram A post shared by We Are The Fair (@wearethefair) Whether it be rail strikes, lightning […]
Event Health and Safety: What Are the 7 Key Areas?
When it comes to organising an event, guest safety is non-negotiable. With large crowds, stages, food traders, and multiple activities, it’s vital to ensure that attendees, staff, and artists are all safe. In our experience, a strong health and safety plan doesn’t just reduce the likelihood of accidents; It can also save you from legal […]
Festival Health and Safety: RecFest UK
Background RecFest – the world’s largest Talent Acquisition festival – returned to Knebworth Park in July 2024, inviting up to 5,000 attendees to enjoy captivating talks from top experts from across the recruitment sector. In addition, guests enjoyed live music, chill out areas, entertainment, street food, multiple bars and an afterparty featuring headliners, Reggie Yates. […]
Festival Health and Safety: Belgravia Christmas Light Switch On
Background The Belgravia Christmas light switch-on has become a staple in the OPS calendar, as well as for many visitors who flock from across London and beyond to come and watch the event. From live reindeer to Santa, The Snowman to The Nutcracker, visitors enjoyed meeting festive characters across the event roaming Elizabeth Street throughout […]
Festival Health and Safety: Ever After Garden
Background The Ever After Garden offers a space for people to pause, reflect and commemorate over the festive period. Over 30,000 roses light up Grosvenor Square. Visitors are invited to dedicate a rose in memory of a loved one, with donations going to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. “The Ever After Garden was born out […]
Event Health & Safety / Training: TRO
Background TRO, a global experiential marketing agency, contacted our team to find out more about our event operation and health & safety services. Initially, we were onboarded to review existing company health & safety processes ensuring these continued to meet legislation and enable TRO to deliver safe and successful activation at the highest standards. We […]
Live event health and safety: Ashton Gate Stadium shows
Background Full Fat 360 is a multi award winning marketing & events agency, come independent promoter. We’ve supported the team with health and safety services at events including Wales’ largest festival, In It Together, Colour Clash and more. As a result of ongoing relationship with the client, Full Fat 360 requested us to deliver additional […]
Festival Operations and Health & Safety: Houghton Festival
Background Houghton is a music & arts festival set in the Norfolk countryside, celebrated for its eclectic line-ups showcasing the best names on the electronic music scene. The festival, curated by Fabric owner Craig Richards, invites over 200 artists to play for up to 10,000 attendees across the weekend, with music starting on Thursday, and […]
