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New Purple Guide Lite launched

19th Jun 2025

New Purple Guide Lite launched A new simpler Purpe Guide Lite for events with up to 500 attendees has been launched with the aim of providing basic guidance for smaller community-type events. There is also an example template for an event management plan. The new guide includes links to the main Purple Guide for more […]

New ESITS Accredited Training Centre

18th Jun 2025

We’re proud to announce that Layher UK’s Training Centre in Letchworth is now officially recognised as an ESITS Accredited Training Centre. This exciting development means that Layher’s modern, purpose-built facility is now approved to deliver both the ESITS GECO (General Events Crew Operative) and TDS Trainee Technician courses, providing delegates with high-quality, structured training tailored […]

Events Industry Forum | April 2025 Monthly eBulletin

12th May 2025

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 […]

ESITS Wins Prestigious Innovation Award at NOEA Annual Awards Dinner

28th Nov 2024

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 […]

ESITS Industry Interest Group Meeting | 24th October 2024

04th Oct 2024

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 […]

EIF Announces Deadline for Next Round of Purple Guide Grants

04th Sep 2024

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 Applauds Scheme Director Mike’s Leadership in Launching NEW TDS Technician Course (Staging) with Acorn Event Structures.

14th May 2024

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 […]

ESITS welcomes Steeldeck Rentals as a modular staging and seating product partner

27th Mar 2024

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: Leading the Way as Chairman of ESITS Board of Governors

16th Feb 2024

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 […]