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Great Northern Event Expo puts the North West on the Map!
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THE very 1st Great Northern Event, Expo was brought to the North
West courtesy of Pennine Events Ltd. Premier Suite within the Macron Stadium,
Bolton was transformed into an events extravaganza where event professionals and
industry suppliers gathered to source new suppliers and new event ideas.
Hundreds of event professionals from across the North West came together to
source new event ideas, as well as hear from industry experts on hints and tips
to a successful event. Highlights of the day, included the:- 'Kendal Calling'
and
'Festival No 6' organiser Jon Drape giving his Top 10 tips to avoid when
considering safety issues on outdoor events.
A range of seminars happened throughout the day along with entertainment both on
the Main Stage and throughout the show floor. Entertainers included Paul
Heptinstall on Piano and Sax and dulcet tones of John Norcott from Ntertain.
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The seminar zone, café and chill out zone took place at the end of main hall,
alongside a vast array of 50 exhibitors, with exhibitors and entertainers
demonstrating new products and event ideas. Exhibitors ranged in specialisms
from Venues such as Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Bolton Whites Hotel, Catton Hall
Shooting Ground and Bartle Hall Hotel to event suppliers such as Eat My Logo,
Marketing Incentives, Sunshine Events and Pop up Arena.
There was networking in the Chill out Zone relaxing on furniture provided by
Tadah Furniture Hire.
The Great Northern Event Expo was the brainchild of Pennine Events Limited,
speaking at the close of the event, the company's Managing Director Mark
Sandamas said:- "We are delighted with the success of the inaugural Great
Northern Event Expo and to see many event professionals coming together to
demonstrate what a power house the northern event scene is becoming. We have had
excellent response to the expo from both the event supply chain and event
management organisations and we are excited to see this level of enthusiasm
replicated at the next Great Northern Event Expo which will be held at Elland
Road in Leeds on 15 September 2016."
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