Whether a sales conference, a village fete or a school fashion show, events of all shapes and sizes must be meticulously organized to be a success. Drawing on her wide experience, the author explains the tricks and tools of staging an event to make sure that everything is ready on time and that it is both enjoyable and a financial success. Topics covered include: * Advice on how to win events from a pitching process. * Templates for the paperwork to keep an event running on schedule. * Pre-production tips what not to forget. * Guidance on Health and Safety, child protection, risk assessment and evaluating outside sites. * Tips for survival on site how to bring it all together on the day. * Guide to who's who in the events industry and advice on different roles and responsibilities. * Specialist sections on exhibitions, opening and closing ceremonies, carnivals, parades, outdoor events and touring overseas. AUTHOR: Carolyn Soutar trained at London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art before following a career in the entertainment industry. She has worked with opera, theatre, orchestra and festival companies, and staged events for companies and organizations from Sony to The National Trust. 34 b/w photos