CRC Events Management

09/08/2023

A competitive event, with a live audience of 5,000 people, were over 100 tractors race each other in head-to-head challenges whilst pulling loaded trailers, accompanied with live commentary.

All the proceeds from the driver entry fees going directly to

The brief: to manage the event team and volunteers, food traders, car parking and attendee safety 🙌 🚜

Thanks to Farmflix for trusting us with your project!

22/06/2023

🏁 Northern Ireland gears up for first ever Motor Industry Awards 🏁

Northern Ireland’s first ever motor industry awards – Northern Ireland Motor Industry Awards – have been launched to help acknowledge and celebrate the industry’s leading motoring businesses and professionals.

Sponsored by Used Cars NI, Northern Ireland’s leading online vehicle marketplace, hosted by Pamela Ballantine, and supported by media partner Cool FM, the gala black-tie event will take place on Friday 3rd November at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast and will be open to motor retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, as well as industry professionals across Northern Ireland.

https://nimotorindustryawards.com/

09/06/2023

26/04/2023

Delighted to be providing event management support for the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Northern Ireland Awards on Thursday 8th June at Belfast Harbour

The event aims to celebrate and recognise the incredible work of local fundraisers, volunteers and businesses who make a huge difference to people living in Northern Ireland.

Award entries are now open:

https://ciof.org.uk/about-us/our-work-in-the-nations/northern-ireland/chartered-institute-of-fundraising-northern-irelan

13/04/2023

So lovely to receive this testimonial!

Very grateful to my lovely clients for entrusting me with their events 🥰

24/03/2023

All set up for tonight's 'How to be a Changemaker' event at the Accidental Theatre The final event in the The Open University in Northern Ireland sponsorship with Imagine. The Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics Can't wait to hear from Dr. Róise Connolly, Patricia O'lynn; Alliance Party of Northern Ireland Fiona Doran; Unitedagainstracism Ciarán Mac Giolla Bhéin; Dream dearg, Ellen Fearon; Green New Deal Rising

23/03/2023

Got an event but not the resource? Here’s some of the ways CRC Events can work alongside you:

Full event delivery:

Where I deliver your event from concept to delivery and evaluation. Taking full ownership and responsibility whilst working under your brand. Keeping you fully appraised.

Or

Event consultancy

Need an extra resource during the Great Resignation? Event consultancy is where I work alongside you to deliver an element(s) of the event, such as:

Operations:

☑️ Venue finding
☑️ Budgeting
☑️ Bar & licensing
☑️ Supplier and exhibitor management
☑️ Duty management
☑️ Guest list & registration
☑️ Event team & volunteer management
☑️ Risk & safety planning

Programming:

☑️ Speaker recruitment & management
☑️ Sponsorship recruitment & management
☑️ Emcee/hosting
☑️ Award categories & copywriting

I'll take responsibility for ensuring your events’ success. Depending on the scale of the event I have additional support I can utilize such as: co-ordination, admin and PR & marketing.

Get in touch: [email protected]

20/03/2023

Kicking off the The Open University in Northern Ireland sponsorship of Imagine. The Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics with 'Online Violence Against Women: Let's break the mould' with Dr Olga Juraz, Cara Hunter MLA and Kelly Andrews Womensaid NI

14/03/2023

We've an exciting line up of online and in person events next week with The Open University in Northern Ireland and Imagine. The Belfast Festival of Ideas & Politics

First up on Monday 20th March is breaking the cycle of online violence against women.
Join the OU’s Dr. Olga Jurasz to hear her research insights into online violence against women in Northern Ireland.

Guest speakers include Cara Hunter, SDLP MLA and Kelly Andrews, Chief Executive Officer of Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid. They will share their experiences of how online violence impacts women in public life.

http://ow.ly/OgHz50N9os9

Next up on Thursday ‘Our Shared Built Military Heritage’

Academics from The Open University and University College Dublin collaborated to map residential army barracks built on the island of Ireland between 1690 and 1921.
This event will be hosted by the co-leads on the project, the OU’s Dr. Suzanne Forbes and Dr. Charles Ivar McGrath of UCD.

http://ow.ly/curU50N9pWr

To round up, on Friday evening we have 'How to be a Changemaker' at The Accidental Theatre.

A panel of local activists share their experiences and guidance to inspire a generation of future changemakers.

This event will delve into political and social engagement by hearing first-hand experiences of local activists sharing their expertise, guidance and inspiration to all future changemakers, no matter how small the change.

Hosted by Dr Roise Donnelly , Lecturer in Law at The Open University Law School, who will interview local activists from a range of backgrounds.

https://bit.ly/3lisZmh

04/03/2023

Pleasure to support this year’s NI Science Festival with Front of House Management.

The festival explores the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Guests enjoyed hearing from some of the bet scientists from NI and beyond to discuss their work, cutting-edge research and what the future might hold.

02/03/2023

On Friday evening we organised the The Open University in IrelandDare to Dream event at Crescent Arts Centre

Guests enjoyed an inspiring talk on virtual reality and what the future could look like from Lecturer Oli Howson, then it was time to experience the VR experience first hand.

09/02/2023

Events can be a mass of activity, here’s our top tips when planning a large scale event:

1️⃣ Utilize technology:

🔵 Use walkie talkies for instant communication between the team, most smart watches have this function too. Especially useful when phone signal is unreliable.

🔵 Use an online guest list function (like Eventbrite’s or Skiddle) to check guests in online, you can use your phone to scan guests tickets and it syncs if you have multiple team members checking in. Cuts down on the admin time post event when analyzing any no shows.

🔵 Trello is an online project planner and it’s free, good for creating management plans and running orders. It can be updated instantly and the whole team can have access.

2️⃣ Make the most of your resources:

🔵 As an Event Manager, it’s important you’re not the only one who knows everything. Disseminate information in advance to the team and stakeholders, and hold briefings on the day. The reality is you can’t do everything and be everywhere - the team can be your eyes and ears if you let them.

🔵 Match the teams' skills & passion to the right role - a happy team = a happy guest.

3️⃣ Have consistent and efficient processes:

🔵 Ensure you have operating procedures in place such as set up checklists.

🔵 A crisis plan including communication for key personnel.

🔵 Assess the things that could go wrong and have contingency plans in place so everyone knows what to do if something doesn't go to plan.

02/02/2023

Why outsource your events to CRC Events?

☑️ Want to deliver an event but don’t have the time, expertise or resource? We can deliver your event from concept to ex*****on!

☑️ Recruitment gap? We can be a short term resource.

☑️ Need additional expertise? We can support in a specific area of your event such as operations or sponsorship recruitment.

Why CRC?

🔵 We’re fun, ethical and reliable

🔵 We’re experienced, personable and solutions focused

🔵 We can work to budgets and deadlines

At CRC we love planning events with military grade precision. Check out our website for more info www.crcevents.co.uk

01/02/2023

“Communication is key”, is a phrase you've probably heard a million times but when it comes to event success it really is true.

When you’ve a team made up of internal and external stakeholders (volunteers, staff, suppliers, clients, sponsors, funders) who are supporting in one area but need to be aware of the entire event, good communication is essential.

We’ve witnessed many mistakes with events, from a team member not knowing the answer to a customers query to something more serious like the first aid team not being briefed on expected attendees. 9 times out of 10 it comes down to a simple breakdown in communication that could have been avoided.

Good communication enables all stakeholders to be more responsible and commited to the events success. It breaks down silo working and creates a two way conversation, leading to happy guests and clients.

Here’s our top tips:

🔵 Draft and circulate briefing documents and an event management plan

🔵 Communicate in advance and on the day

🔵 Utilize technology like smart phones and walkie talkies

🔵 Hold a debrief meeting to celebrate success and identify learnings

17/01/2023

“In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” - General Dwight Eisenhower

No one wants to imagine the worst case scenario at your event but an Event Manager needs to think ‘what could go wrong and how can I mitigate these risks’. No matter how organised you are and how exciting the programming is not every element is going to go to plan on the day - hope is not a strategy.

When it comes to people, safety is just as important as the creative side.

Overcrowding, vechiles on site, not enough first aid provision, infastructure, weather, electrics are among the top things to consider when thinking about safety.

Map out the potential scenarios and put robust cointigency plans in place. Then share them with your team - communicating with your whole team in advance and on the day is just as important.

Sometimes guests only see the true need for an Event Manager when things go wrong.

12/01/2023

Thanks so much FutureSpark Coaching 🥰

27/11/2022

Had the pleasure of recruiting and managing over 60 food and craft vendors for the Newtownards Christmas Light Switch On with Shop Newtownards Ards and North Down Borough Council fab event 🎄🤶