New Directors Three new directors have been appointed to the EIF Board following a recent election: Rukhsana Bentley, head of marketing at the Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) Phoebe Rodwell-Carson, who is responsible for membership services and events at the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) Mike Dean, Scheme Director at the Events Structures Industry Training Scheme […]

We are thrilled to announce that ESITS has been honoured with the New Product/Service/Technology Innovation Award at the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) Annual Awards Dinner. This incredible achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and ingenuity of the ESITS team. The awards ceremony, held in the iconic Roman Baths and Pump Rooms in Bath, provided […]

We are pleased to share that our next IIG Meeting will be taking place at The Showman’s Show on Thursday 24th Oct in The Conference Hall. Agenda: Welcomes and introductions – Chair of the BoG Small introduction and update to ESITS – Simon Hughes and Mike Dean HSE Update – Karl Raw Benefits of ESITS […]

The Events Industry Forum has announced that the deadline for receiving applications for Purple Guide grants this Autumn will be October 18, 2024. To date, the Forum has awarded over £226,000 in grants for projects supporting the UK outdoor events industry. Applications must conform to the following guidelines: Applications must be able to demonstrate a […]

ESITS takes immense pride in the remarkable achievement of our scheme Director Mike, who has successfully piloted the ESITS TDS Technician (staging) course at Acorn Event Structures. This pioneering course is a testament to Director Mike’s visionary leadership and his unwavering dedication to advancing the event structures industry. Created in collaboration with the ESITS training […]

We are delighted to announce a product partnership between the Event Structures Industry Training Scheme (ESITS) and Steeldeck Rentals, experts in the design and installation of reusable staging and seating for all types of events. The addition of Steeldeck Rentals as an ESITS product partner will support the training on the use of modular decking […]

Ian Moynes currently holds the Chairman position on the Board of Governors for ESITS. Having worked across numerous industries, both on the supplier and client side, including national infrastructure, global events, high profile build site and royal household work, Ian boasts a wide breath of Health & Safety knowledge. When ESITS was established, Ian was […]

Mike has a diverse background—from military instructor to scaffolder in various industries. He obtained a Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH) and worked as a health and safety consultant/instructor at SIMIAN throughout both the construction and events industries. As the ESITS program expanded, he played a pivotal role in launching the ESITS scheme to the wider […]

ELP Broadcast and Events Ltd has been fined following the death of a worker at their Cardington Hangar Studios in 2018. Russell Bowry, a 52-year-old rigger, tragically fell from height whilst working as part of a team building a temporary rehearsal stage project for a musical at the studios. Despite efforts, he succumbed to his […]