Embark on an exhilarating voyage with our guest, Rob, a Chartered Accountant turned festival aficionado, whose vibrant career has traversed esteemed organisations spanning Tesco to Lovebox Festival, and a remarkable 13-year tenure as Festival Director at MAMA Festivals.

From steering the financial helm at Boardmasters to orchestrating the grandeur of the UEFA Champions League Final, Rob's trajectory is nothing short of dynamic and captivating.

Discover the many facettes of the events industry with the inspiring Rob Silver.

Dive deep into the dynamic realm of event marketing with our captivating guest, Tamar Beck, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Gleanin!

Embark on a journey as we uncover the innovative prowess of Gleanin's community marketing platform. Discover how it revolutionises event promotion, effortlessly transforming attendees into enthusiastic advocates!

Drawing from her extensive 15-year tenure as a portfolio director at Reed Exhibitions, Tamar offers invaluable insights and expertise on all things D&I, career progression, starting her own business and her role as Director at Women in Exhibitions.

Today we are joined by the wonderful Oliver Guy-Watkins! Born in Gloucestershire in 1979, proudly carrying the banner of a 70's child, our guest spent their formative years in the vibrant music scene around Bristol during the 90s. At age 20, Oliver moved to London, navigating roles in the music and film industry until pursuing a Fine Art Masters at Central St Martins. 

Post-graduation, Oliver dived into film production, founding Hyde Hill, a company now a decade strong, with projects on Sky Arts, and Amazon Prime. In 2023, he brought his expertise to PMY, becoming General Manager to develop their offerings in Europe.

Harriet Grace is the Director of Accept Management and an events professional of nearly 20 years. 

She is first and foremost a manager of people, always trying to facilitate environments where she and the team around her can deliver at their best. Accept Management has delivered entertainment and production to the Grand National and Epsom Derby for a decade, and Harriet’s own experience also encompasses London 2012, Glasgow 2014 and an extensive variety of corporate, private and public events. 

Adam Parry spills the beans on all things editorial, event sustainability, becoming an event speaker and so much more. You may recognise the name as the brains behind eventindustrynews.com, Adam has been on the pulse of all things events-related for over a decade.

Whether he's breaking the latest news story, having meaningful conversations with industry experts, or tackling some of the most important challenges facing the industry. Besides being an all-round legend, Adam brings a unique blend of wit and insider knowledge to the table. Outside of the editorial hustle, Adam is a globe-trotter, both for work and pleasure, in attendance at conferences and events around the world. 

Join us today for a laid-back but insightful and meaningful conversation, as we explore Adam Parry's journey both on stage and behind the curtain.

Your friendly neighbourhood hosts, Cat Kevern and Eloise Newing, set the scene for The Neon Lounge and share their reasons and motivation to start their very own podcast by event professionals for the event industry.