Access All Areas October 2019 | Page 6

This month’s catch up… IMG’s London Bierfest returns Access’ second 30 Under 30 launches Access All Areas has launched the second, much anticipated, edition of its 30 Under 30 (the Next Generation) competition, with a few surprises set to be announced at accessaa.co.uk The awards celebrate the most innovative, impactful and intelligent people in the industry under the age of 30. You can nominate yourself, or a staff member now by going to https://accessnextgen.co.uk and describing what makes the applicant suitable. Winners of the 2019 competition will be announced at a, frankly incredibly exciting, event at Tower 06 Bridge Court in December 2019. Event profs aged 29 and under (or turning 30 in 2019) from across the industry are encouraged to enter for the chance to participate in industry events, network with like-minded peers and – last but not least – contribute to Access All Areas. Winners will need to get their entries in by 30 October, and be available to attend the afore mentioned event. 30 Under 30 (the Next Generation) is created in partnership with Shout About London. It is sponsored by Get Me Connected and Losberger De Boer. The London Bierfest will return to the City of London from 17-18 October with a new selection of award- winning, handcrafted Bavarian beers, as ABK Beer signs as Official Beer Supplier. Taking place in East London’s iconic Old Billingsgate Market, the two-day Bavarian-style event suited to groups is set to bring the spirit of the Munich Oktoberfest to London, promising a programme of live performances, unlimited steins of ABK Beer and traditional Bavarian cuisine. Joel Smith, VP, Arts & Entertainment Events, IMG said: “With ABK being the official beer of Oktoberfest UK 2017, we are delighted to be working together to mark the 16th edition of The London Bierfest. Every year, this proves to be such a popular event, and we are delighted for it to return to Old Billingsgate Market. The event offers the ultimate Oktoberfest experience with an evening of corporate entertainment, opportunities to network and team building.” Mark Jones, CEO of ROK Drinks, added: “We are incredibly proud of our heritage and even more proud of our beer, which has been hand-crafted since 1308 using techniques passed down from generation to generation. We can’t wait to bring our award-winning beers to The London Bierfest 2019 and deliver the authentic taste of Bavaria to thousands of guests across the two-day event.” Brewed for more than 700 years in Kaufbeuren, Germany, ABK Beer’s range of lagers and ales are all overseen by master brewer, Bernd Trick using only barley, hops, yeast and pure water.