Access All AreasThe inaugural Access All Areas Conference & Awards saw live event professionals from across the industry recognised for their outstanding achievement in 2022.
Among the winners at the event at EartH in London yesterday, 12 January, were From The Fields, which was declared event promoter of the year, and FKP Scorpio Entertainment collected best visitor experience for Jurassic World Exhibition.
S&C Productions picked up the best launch event award for The Cambridge Club Festival, while Mustard Media and the Camp Bestival team were recognised for best marketing campaign for their work on Camp Bestival Shropshire, and Far and Beyond Events was declared Employer of The Year.
The Legacy award, which celebrates an event that has had a long-term positive impact on the local community, was won by Towersey Festival.
Among the many individuals recognised during the ceremony were Kilimanjaro Live head of production Dave Hale who won best production manager, LS Events senior site manager Iain Rogers collected the best site manager award, and Caitlin Ford was declared the rising star.
Access All Areas content director Christopher Barrett said, “During testing times last year there was no shortage of excellence, endurance and creative endeavour demonstrated across the industry. The Access All Areas Awards was created to recognise the sterling work of promoters, production companies, venue operators and freelancers across the industry, not just in live music but across sports and cultural events. There was a focus on recognising newcomers, and excellence across key areas such as social impact, sustainability, and diversity.
“Congratulations to all the well-deserved winners, and many thanks to our event partners and sponsors including Arena Group, Tysers Insurance Brokers, SA Event Management Solutions Worldwide and Catalytic Solutions.”
The Winners:
Event Promoter of The Year
From The Fields
Highly commended: Black Deer Festival
Best Visitor Experience
Jurassic World Exhibition – FKP Scorpio Entertainment UK and The Luna Cinema
Highly Commended: World Gymnastics Championships – Liverpool City Council
Legacy Award
Towersey Festival
Highly commended: Victorious Festival
Rising Star Award
Caitlin Ford – Caitlin Ford Events
Best Launch Event/One to Watch
The Cambridge Club Festival – S&C Productions
Highly Commended: Mega Events – The Rock Orchestra
Best Marketing/Ticketing Campaign
Camp Bestival Shropshire – Mustard Media + Camp Bestival Team
Best Operations
Helen Gorton – Walk The Plank
Best Production Manager
Dave Hale – Kilimanjaro Live
Highly Commended: Alex Mahoney – Swan Events
Best Site Manager
Iain Rogers – LS Events
Highly Commended: Sarah Helmsley-Cole – Kilimanjaro Live
Freelancer of The Year
Jess Hebden – JH Events
Best Brand Activation
Visual Architects – Vice Liverpool
Best Engagement Zone
Groovy Gecko – The Boys: Get The V Experience
Diversity And Inclusion
Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces and Motionhouse – Wondrous Stories
Employer of The Year
Far and Beyond Events Ltd
Highly Commended: Newman Event Services
Save of The Season
UK Events Group
Unsung Hero
Niki Duignan – Royal Parks
Highly commended: Jan Rankou – We Are the Fair