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Season 36 episodes
Jon Noonan: The Forecast Is Zero And Real Resilience
How the events industry responds when confidence and demand fall.
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The Iran Conflict: What’s Really Happening In the Events Industry
A special conversation on the conflict’s impact across the events industry.
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Vicki Burn: Balencing Creative Versus Commercial & Running Events Under Pressure
Balancing creative ambition, commercial demands and the pressure of delivery.
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Jo Webber & Sally Kay: The Experiential Shift & Why Strategy Is Overtaking Creativity
Exploring the role of strategy in memorable brand experiences.
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Anam Ahmad: From Garage Startup To Award-Winning Experiential Agency
The journey from a garage startup to an award-winning agency.
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Nadim Jamal: Balancing Talent, Clients & Budgets - The Reality of Building A Sustainable Event Company
Building an event business while managing talent, clients and budgets.
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Zoe Jackson MBE: Living The Dream - From Flash Mobs To Royal Stages
A performing arts journey from flash mobs to royal stages.
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Adam Parry: A Playbook For Event Tech & Turning Applause Into ROI.
Making event technology deliver measurable value.
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Tammy Urwin: Creating Moments That Outlast Your Event.
Creating event moments that leave a lasting impression.
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Adam Griffiths: Relationships, Trust & Building A People-First Agency
Building an agency around relationships, trust and people.
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Ben McDonald: Purpose Driven Tech & The Art of Meaningful Engagement
Using technology to create meaningful connections.
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Jasper Donat: Connections Beyond The Stage & Why Live Still Matters
Why live experiences and personal connections still matter.
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James Mistry: Pulling Back The Curtain On Event Safety
A closer look at the work behind safe events.
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Vicki Galloway-Place: From Classroom to Center Stage
A career journey from teaching to the events industry.
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Jon Noonan: Transforming Event Spaces - One Decibel At A Time!
Transforming event spaces through sound and production.
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David Balfour: Redefining Brand Experiences
A conversation about creating distinctive brand experiences.
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Iain Morrison - Beyond Burnout: The True Cost of Event Excellence
Exploring burnout and the personal cost of delivering exceptional events.
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Benoit Honnart - Inside Electra: Building a Turnkey Event Production Powerhouse
Inside the business of turnkey event production.
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Rudi Buchner: Three Monkeys & Dubai's Virtual Event Revolution
Exploring virtual events and Dubai’s changing event landscape.
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Rob Statham & Jake Smith: Behind the Pit Wall - F1 And The Power Of Experiential Marketing
Formula One and the power of experiential marketing.
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Mohammad Al Shehhi: The Emirati Who Quit His Day Job To Start A Wrestling Revolution
The leap from a day job to professional wrestling.
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Paul Berger: Built To Impress with Arena Events Group CEO
A conversation with Arena Events Group’s CEO about impressive live experiences.
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Amy Morris: Building Creativity And Innovation In The Entertainment Industry.
Creativity and innovation across the entertainment industry.
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Mike Wain: Thriving & Surviving - Balancing Business & Well-Being
Finding a balance between business demands and personal well-being.
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Maxine English: A Maverick's Journey From Dubai To The West End
A creative journey from Dubai to the West End.
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Ean Thorley: From MTV to Mega Events! A 30-Year Journey in Entertainment
Three decades of experience spanning MTV and major live events.
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Dan Bolton: Candid Reflections on Surviving Adversity
Honest reflections on facing adversity and moving forward.
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Tyler Davis-Smith: From Stage to Spotlight & Turning Adversity Into Success
Turning challenges into opportunities, from the stage to the spotlight.
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Mark Breakspear: From Snowboarding to Event Excellence
The journey from snowboarding to delivering exceptional events.
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Stefan Wieland: Navigating the Middle East Event Industry
Perspectives on navigating the Middle East’s events industry.
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EventNewsDXB is your weekly podcast focussing on the business of events in Dubai, the UAE and across MENA. Powered by -45dB, it features candid conversations, practical insights and on-the-ground perspectives from the people behind the region’s most exciting live experiences.
YOUR HOST
Ian Carless
EventNewsDXB is hosted by ex-MTV producer, Ian Carless, who has over 25 years of experience in broadcast television, media production and branded content. More recently he has spent the last 10 years running the popular independent event venue, Warehouse Four, in Dubai.
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