Welcome event friends, my name is Mark Norman, and I’ve been working in and around the events industry for over 25 years.
This website is the result of the experience and knowledge I’ve picked up in that time, and I’m now keen to share to help others find their way in the industry.
So a bit about me…I grew up in a small market town in the United Kingdom.
In 1997, when the time came to choose a University course, for some reason, I thought that mechanical engineering would be my future, and that’s where I went. I quickly realised that it probably wasn’t for me, and I fell into events as most people do through helping promote local student events.
Since then, I’ve managed multiple event venue spaces, some with million-plus turnovers. I’ve worked on major events such as the Tour de France and I’ve spent 15 years teaching event management in Universities.
So my intention is for this site to be an information resource and community for people seeking new opportunities in the events industry, those who are just starting, or those interested in starting an event business.
Yes, there are plenty of well-established event websites, but if teaching events management for over a decade has taught me one thing, this industry can be pretty daunting when you’re just getting going.
Events are a great way to bring people together, but few understand how to tap into the network or community around them to build an event or event business.
I am currently undertaking a Ph.D. in Events at The University of Tilburg in The Netherlands. This Ph.D. is investigating the role of communities and networks in the creation and management of events.
Event Freelancer
I didn’t want to lose my connection with events, so I continue to work as a freelancer on various events. My previous projects include:
- 2012 – Mansfield Christmas light switch-on.
- 2012 – Mansfield Olympic and Paralympic Homecoming Event
- 2014 – Tour de France Grand Depart
- 2015 – The Gruffalo Live Experience
- 2016 – BBC Learning “Awesome Authors”
- 2016 – Hull City of Culture PR Launch
- 2017 – Royal Welsh Show – Safety Report
- 2018 – Cheshire East Council – Crewe Market Hall (Event Feasibility Report)
- 2018 – XSEM Incentive Travel Agency Safety Training
- 2018 – Edinburgh Fringe Festival (EDSU) – Safety Report
- 2022 to Present – FIA Formula E World Championship Safety Consultant (London E Prix)
- 2014 – Operations Manager UEFA Champions League Final – Fan Meeting Point (London)