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Event Safety Alliance & Other Orgs Release “ Safe in Sound ” Reopening Checklist
As people in the U . S . continue to get vaccinated and cities and states begin to reopen , the National Independent Venue Association ( NIVA ) and Event Safety Alliance ( ESA ), in partnership with the Association of Performing Arts Professionals ( APAP ), Coalition of Performing Arts Centers , and National Independent Talent Organization ( NITO ) have joined together to research , create , and present “ Safe in Sound ,” a free reopening checklist for the live entertainment industry . This toolkit was developed after consultation with the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ), and based on the most up-to-date guidance and resources available . The associations say it serves as the framework for venues and promoters to fully reopen as safely as possible .
“ Safe in Sound compiles expansive yet easily-digestible information and recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public health experts and delivers it in a form tailored specifically for our industry ,” says Sean Lynch , co-chair of NIVA ’ s Reopening Task Force . “ As we return to these vital social environments , we need to make sure it ’ s done safely and comfortably for artists , staff , and patrons alike . We can ’ t wait to return to work and provide the live entertainment experience so many have missed .”
The checklist addresses every major issue involved in producing a safe live event , both front of house and back of house .
To download the free Safe in Sound document , go to the ESA ’ s website at www . eventsafetyalliance . org .
Registration for NATEAC Virtual Conference Begins June 15th
Registration for the North American Theatre Engineering and Architecture Conference ( NATEAC ) will open on June 15 , 2021 . NATEAC 2021 , a virtual conference , will take place from July 20-22 , 2021 . The Conference registration fee is $ 145 USD . “ After a year of experiencing and producing virtual conferences and events , we have put together an informative and entertaining event ,” says Conference
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Operations Manager Frances Thompson . “ The presenters are excited about the opportunity to reach an audience that might not be able to attend in person ”.
The three-day conference will feature 12 sessions , including the keynote address given by Jennifer Mallard . Other session topics include : Three Ceilings – Megastructures after 20 years ; This Old House – a look at the technology upgrades at Boston Symphony Hall ; and Design for All Genders – Inclusive Design for Practitioners & Patrons .
Launched in 2008 , NATEAC is a quadrennial event offering information and insights into the design process for performing arts centres , theatres , and other live event venues . NATEAC 2020 was initially postponed to 2021 and then , as COVID-19 continued into the Winter / Spring , was converted to a virtual event .
For more information contact Bill Sapsis : 267-278-4561 , bill @ nateac . org , www . nateac . org .
SFM Named One of Deloitte Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies for Third Time
For the third year in a row SFM has been named one of Deloitte Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies .
Established in 1993 , Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies is a leading business awards program and is open to Canadian-owned , private businesses as well as businesses with Canadian-based headquarters . The program recognizes excellence in the areas of overall business performance and sustained growth , and the efforts of the entire organization . Beyond that , the program measures more than financial performance .
SFM maintains a portfolio of 70 brands , holding Canadian distribution rights for high-end brands like QSC , Shure , and Avid .
“ Earning this recognition for the third year in a row is an ongoing testament to the grit and determination of everyone at SFM ,” says Randal Tucker , president and CEO of SFM . “ This past year has been extraordinarily difficult for everyone , both personally and professionally . Faced with unprecedented challenges almost every day , the resilience and commitment shown by everyone on our team has been nothing short of remarkable . And what we ’ ve been through together over the past year has only made us stronger . Receiving this recognition , the first two times certainly felt special , but to be once again recognized as one of Canada ’ s Best Managed Companies in the current business environment feels even more so .”
For more information , contact SFM : 800-363-8855 , info @ sfm . ca , www . sfm . ca .
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