Helping to bring Kendal Calling to life
Photo : George Harrison
I was attracted by Engine No 4 ’ s ambition , and the scope and scale of their work . It is exciting belonging to a company that is still new , and being a part of how it grows . Coming from a producing and live art background brings a new perspective to our potential work and to the team of directors .
What has your first summer with the company been like ? In a word - brilliant . I have loved getting to know how Engine No 4 works , witnessing the team in action and being part of the events we do . I have also enjoyed being a very active part of our recent work with Fuse on the Vodafone activation at Mighty Hoopla , BST , Kendal Calling and Boardmasters .
What are the big projects in the pipeline ? This week we are putting the finishing touches to Mayfield Depot for the opening of the Warehouse Project 2024 Season on 14th
“ I DON ’ T THINK YOU EVER STOP LEARNING OR BEING AMAZED AT PEOPLE ’ S INGENUITY , RESILIENCE AND HUMOUR .”
September . Alongside this we have started planning for our work in 2025 . Anything really big is of course under wraps .
What is your vision for Engine No . 4 ? For us to continue to be experts in our field delivering outstanding events and having a positive impact on our clients , our audiences and our teams . For us , it is to take the combined experience of the team , old and new , and translate that into potential new areas .
If there was one thing about the live events industry you could change immediately , what would it be ? As the live events industry navigates all the challenges that we face it is important to continue to look to the future and to develop the next generation of event professionals . We need to invest in the breadth and diversity of talent coming through both on and off stage .
On a less serious note , it would be great to have a magic wand to control the weather !
What ’ s your favourite way to unwind ? I have recently taken up pottery , it is wonderful doing something that is totally immersive and absorbing . The Great Pottery Throwdown might be my next adventure !. accessaa . co . uk 59