Latest Event professionals Podcast Episodes
Building a Career in the Events Industry: Part Two
Central Chat - September 21, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutesIn part two of our 'Building a Career in the Events Industry' series, we put the spotlight on two operational events specialists at the pinnacle of their careers who highlight their passion for the fast-paced industry and the ‘buzz’ of creating incredible experiences. Samantha Pike-Devlin is jo...
Building a Career in the Events Industry
Central Chat - July 04, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutesIt’s no secret that over the last few years, the event industry has taken a hit when it comes to retaining talent due to the uncertainty that the pandemic brought to live events. So, as one of the UK’s leading event venues, we wanted to shine a light on the topic and do our bit to showcase the ...
Now we're talking with... Bev Craig
Central Chat - April 26, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutesAfter a few months break, we’re back! We’re so excited to continue chatting to guests about getting back to business and how it feels to once again plan, attend and experience live events. This is a particularly special episode, as not only is it relaunching the series, but it features a gues...
Bonus episode: A look back at 2021
Central Chat - December 19, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutesIn this new series, hear us chat to guests about how it feels to once again plan, attend and experience live events. As 2021 comes to a close, Samantha takes a look back at the year and recaps on some of the key highlights both at Manchester Central and in the events industry. The return of l...
Now we're talking with... Heather Lishman
Central Chat - December 02, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutesIn this new series, hear us chat to guests about how it feels to once again plan, attend and experience live events. In this episode, Samantha Pike-Devlin is joined by Heather Lishman – Association Director at the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers, more commonly known ...
Now we're talking with... Tim Else
Central Chat - November 12, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutesIn this new series, hear us chat to guests about how it feels to once again plan, attend and experience live events. Taking over on hosting duties once again is our CEO, Shaun Hinds, who chats to Tim Else - Founder and Managing Director of What Else Events. Tim has has launched a brand-new eve...
Now we're talking with... Jack Thompson
Central Chat - October 22, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutesIn this new series, hear us chat to guests about how it feels to once again plan, attend and experience live events. Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, the first episode features Jack Thompson - Technical Director at Manchester International Festival (MIF) – the ...
Introducing 'Now we're talking with...'
Central Chat - October 13, 2021 08:00 - 55 secondsManchester Central is back, events are back and now we’re back with a new series of Central Chat! Last year, we recorded a run of episodes for series two that focused on understanding how event professionals and local businesses continued to do business during a global pandemic. … but now that...
#10: Spotlight On: Manchester Central
Central Chat - May 28, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutesWe've put the spotlight back on Manchester Central! Having spent 12-months as an NHS Nightingale Hospital, supporting the UK’s fight against COVID-19, Manchester Central is now in the process of being transformed back to a world-class events venue. The venue’s facilities management team have b...
#10: Spotlight on: Manchester Central
Central Chat - May 28, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutesWe've put the spotlight back on Manchester Central! Having spent 12-months as an NHS Nightingale Hospital, supporting the UK’s fight against COVID-19, Manchester Central is now in the process of being transformed back to a world-class events venue. The venue’s facilities management team have b...
CogX Marks the Spot
Back of House LIVE - May 26, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutesJoin AK and Lauren for Episode 4 of Back of House LIVE as they tackle hybrid events with Charlie Muirhead, CEO and Founder of CogX Festival, the world’s largest gathering of CEOs, entrepreneurs, academics, artists and policy makers. Complete with recurring segments 'Current Events', 'Shoutouts',...
CogX Marks the Spot
Back of House LIVE - May 26, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin AK and Lauren for Episode 4 of Back of House LIVE as they tackle hybrid events with Charlie Muirhead, CEO and Founder of CogX Festival, the world’s largest gathering of CEOs, entrepreneurs, academics, artists and policy makers. Complete with recurring segments 'Current Events', 'Shoutouts',...
#9: Spotlight on: Holly Moore
Central Chat - May 21, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutesWelcome to the next of our special 'guest host' feature episodes! Our CEO Shaun takes the mic to chat to Holly Moore – CEO and Founder of local live events and brand communications agency, Make Events. The Make Events team have worked with big name clients including Puma, Vimto, Twitter, Auto...
EDM Does Not Stand for Enterprise Data Management
Back of House LIVE - May 19, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin AK and Lauren for Episode 3, as they venture into the world of Electronic Dance Music alongside David Ireland, Director of Winter Music Conference, President of Magnetic Magazine and Agency, and EDM legend, and DJ/Producer/Writer Junior Sanchez, owner of Brobot Records. And of course, it wo...
EDM Does Not Stand for Enterprise Data Management
Back of House LIVE - May 19, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutesJoin AK and Lauren for Episode 3, as they venture into the world of Electronic Dance Music alongside David Ireland, Director of Winter Music Conference, President of Magnetic Magazine and Agency, and EDM legend, and DJ/Producer/Writer Junior Sanchez, owner of Brobot Records. And of course, it wo...
#8: Spotlight On: Sabrina Meyers
Central Chat - May 07, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutesIn this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing business during a global pandemic. Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, episode five features Sabrina Meyers, Social Media Strategist & Consultant...
#8: Spotlight on: Sabrina Meyers
Central Chat - May 07, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutesIn this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing business during a global pandemic. Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, episode five features Sabrina Meyers, Social Media Strategist & Consultant...
American Idol
Back of House LIVE - April 28, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutesAK and Lauren are back for Episode 2! Join the team for a discussion around the latest news in the event industry, and a new segment entitled 'Brown M&Ms', detailing the craziest rider items ever written into a contract. We welcome Shae Wilbur, Former American Idol contestant turned television ...
American Idol
Back of House LIVE - April 28, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAK and Lauren are back for Episode 2! Join the team for a discussion around the latest news in the event industry, and a new segment entitled 'Brown M&Ms', detailing the craziest rider items ever written into a contract. We welcome Shae Wilbur, Former American Idol contestant turned television ...
#7: Spotlight on: Liz Taylor
Central Chat - April 27, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutesWelcome to the next of our special 'guest host' feature episodes! Taking over on hosting duties once again is our CEO, Shaun Hinds, who chats to Liz Taylor – CEO and Creative Director of the Taylor-Lynn Corporation (TLC) - a corporate events company based in Manchester renowned for bespoke cele...
#6: Spotlight on: INNSIDE Manchester
Central Chat - April 16, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutesIn this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing business during a global pandemic. Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, episode six features Scott Brown – Cluster Director of Sales at Meliá Hotel...
Happily.io
Back of House LIVE - April 14, 2021 14:21 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAK and Lauren kick off Season 1, Episode 1 of Back of House LIVE. Join our hosts as they introduce segments like 'Current Events', highlighting the latest in events industry news; and 'Ended Up on eBay', mining the depths of the famed website for event swag gold. We also welcome our very first g...
Happily.io
Back of House LIVE - April 14, 2021 14:21 - 34 minutesAK and Lauren kick off Season 1, Episode 1 of Back of House LIVE. Join our hosts as they introduce segments like 'Current Events', highlighting the latest in events industry news; and 'Ended Up on eBay', mining the depths of the famed website for event swag gold. We also welcome our very first g...
#5: Spotlight on: EventWell
Central Chat - April 09, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutesIn this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing business during a global pandemic. Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, episode five features Sarah Netherway - Head of Strategic Partnerships at Ev...
#4: Spotlight on: Ocean Media Group
Central Chat - March 30, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutesWelcome to the first of our special 'guest host' feature episodes! Taking over on hosting duties is our CEO, Shaun Hinds, who chats to Sarah Payling – Group Event Director (Housing) at Ocean Media Group – a market-leading event services company. Sarah leads the multi award-winning housing even...
#3: Spotlight on: Scruff of the Neck
Central Chat - March 17, 2021 18:00 - 49 minutesIn this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing business during a global pandemic. Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, episode three features Mark Lippmann - CEO of Scruff of the Neck - an award-...
#2: Spotlight on: pro-manchester
Central Chat - March 05, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutesWe're back with our brand new spin-off series ‘Central Chat’ – Spotlight On! 2020 was a year of swift change as we all had to quickly learn to adapt to the ‘new normal’. In this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing bu...
#1: Spotlight on: Unite and Create
Central Chat - February 18, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutesWe're back with our brand new spin-off series ‘Central Chat’ – Spotlight On! 2020 was a year of swift change as we all had to quickly learn to adapt to the ‘new normal’. In this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing bu...
Introducing Central Chat: Spotlight On
Central Chat - January 28, 2021 09:00 - 1 minuteCentral Chat is coming back… and we want to hear your stories! The last 12-months have been a rollercoaster as COVID-19 has gripped the nation… and the world. At Manchester Central, life has been very different as a result and the same goes for every single other business across the UK. 20...
#5: International Women's Day: Gender Equality in the Events Industry and Beyond
Central Chat - March 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hourInternational Women's Day is celebrated on 8th March every year and is a focal point in the movement for women's rights. The theme for the 2020 campaign is 'Each for Equal' in which the movement emphasises that equality is not a women's issue, but a business issue and we must all come together ...
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