Comedian Roisin Conaty has been announced as compere and host of the 2016 Event Production Awards.

With only two weeks to go until the outdoor and live events industry awards, the last remaining tickets are selling quickly.

Since winning the Foster’s Edinburgh Comeday Award 2010 for Best Newcomer, Roisin Conaty has starred in Impractical Jokers and Man Down, as well as made regular appearances on Have I Got News For You, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Russell Howard’s Good News.

“We’re excited to have Roisin on board for what will undoubtedly be a great night celebrating this industry,” said Duncan Siegle, publishing director at Mash Media, who organises the Event Production Awards.

The Event Production Awards take place on 12 February at The Lancaster London hotel. Tickets are on sale now and available at eventproductionawards.com.

Photo: Ashley Maile