The EPN Journal Podcast

This Week In Events For Friday 3rd October 2025


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In this episode, we take dive in to the top news stories from the last 7 days.

We take a look at the figures unveiled at the recent Labour Party Conference in ACC Liverpool, where the EIA joined politicians, industry and association members. Plus, how did the Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance, and the launch of the Power Of Events Schools Engagement Program for London.

We also take a moment to remember Ian "Irv" Irving who passed away earlier this year.

This edition, for Friday 3rd October, features Paul Richardson of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VividInk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Jill Hawkins of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aniseed PR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Bob Toovey of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Event Planner News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The links to this weeks stories

  • UK events industry adds £11.5bn to UK economy
  • Isle of Wight festival increases profits despite fall in attendance
  • The Power Of Events website

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The EPN Journal PodcastBy Event Planner News - hosted by Bob Toovey