Dotted Lines

Name: Dotted Lines
Address: Manchester, GB
Telephone: +447921210729

Independent Events Consultant, taking the stress away from planning and delivering events by sharing 20 years of experience and knowledge

20/08/2024

When you're working onsite at a summer activation and one of your boys visits for the face painting 🥰

01/08/2024

Hands up if you agree awards judges deserve greater credit? ✋

The year I did some judging I had 11 separate submissions to read and score, with heaps of extra files to go through.
I always think they don't get enough kudos for their commitment to reviewing all the submissions and supporting information.

So, here's a THANK YOU for playing such an important role in recognising industry excellence 👏

🤩 Talking of awards, massive congrats to everyone in the final of the 2024 C&IT Awards🎉

24/07/2024

Gotta look after the crew 🍣 🥢

Keeping the client and content team fuelled and happy with a sushi delivery! Because when the event keeps them busy, you don't want them going hungry if they miss the delicious dinner 💪

Taking care of people on-site helps make great events happen🎉

15/07/2024

June/July is always busy for eventprofs, but blimey, 2024 is giving fire🔥🔥🔥 Euros, Olympics, general election, Cannes Lions - meanwhile, I've been working on a new product launch, an automotive exhibition stand, a virtual event and ongoing pre-production for an autumn conference, and squeezing in time for the all-important school sports day 👟🏅

How's your summer going, eventprofs?

11/07/2024

When your kids are so full of fruit and berries left over from a client event, they can't eat any more for a week🤣

I took lots home to prevent it from going to waste and found a specialist school that took what my kids couldn't eat and used it in jellies.

There are easy ways of managing food waste, and my biggest tip for any planner is to make sure it's part of your process. You can pre-arrange for organisations like OLIO - Share More, Waste Less or local food banks to collect food waste or even schedule food drops as part of your production process.

If you leave waste as an afterthought, you risk it becoming just that – waste!

25/06/2024

Taylor's BOSS era💪 Not a Swiftie, but I just had to see this event production first-hand!

And WOW, it did not disappoint 🤩

The stage set, graphics, and production were on point 👌

Not to mention Taylor's flawless performance and ability to excite a crowd - what an atmosphere 🎉

What's more, I've heard she REALLY takes care of her crew, making her a winning boss in my book!

20/06/2024

Freelance posse! I've been working with this bunch for almost 20 years🎉 Today, on National Freelancers Day, I'm celebrating ALL event freelancers who are in it together to get sh&t done when we're called upon 💪

Working across various projects, industries, and roles equips freelancers with a versatile skill set that is invaluable to our industry. We bring flexibility, creativity, logistical expertise, problem-solving, and seamless ex*****on to the table, making us an indispensable part of the events sector 💡

One of the greatest strengths of the freelance EventProf community is the support we offer each other - solidarity, mutual respect, and collaboration at its finest 😎

12/06/2024

I went first, in the comments.... ⬇️

07/06/2024

Escaping the grind to my happy place - on the water 🌊

30/05/2024

ONLY ONE?? 😬 I'll add my answer in the comments!

26/05/2024

Sunrise at the NEC Birmingham 🌇 get to see some beautiful out-of-hours sights 😍

24/05/2024

😍 Business & leisure: I visited the most amazing hotel, Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa in Alicante. It's so beautiful, and it feels like being in Thailand with the sights, smells, and colours of the hotel's tropical gardens. No wonder they refer to it as Asia in the Mediterranean 🌴🌄

On this visit, I explored the hotel's great conference facilities. The 1,000 m² Shanghai function room and 330 m² Hanoi function room have an independent entrance and natural light, plus two stunning terraces.

I also walked around Alicante. It's only a two-hour and 20-minute flight and then a short transfer, so it's an excellent destination for conferences that need space, with delegate lunch by the pool, leisurely downtime, and just five minutes away from some of the best white-sand beaches of the Costa Blanca 🌊😎

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.

16/05/2024

Comment with your encouragement to industry newbies ⬇️

08/05/2024

☀️ What do you like to do with downtime and sunshine? I'm planting some strawberries 🍓🍓🍓😊

And I'm hoping the British weather holds up so I don't drown them 😂

24/04/2024

Soooooo many delegate bags to pack 💀

22/04/2024

- a movement, not a day 💚

Find out more at EarthDay.org

16/04/2024

I love working with bright young talent! This is the amazing Marissa Boswell who was in charge of a client event app that included live polling and Q&A in an event plenary session. I took this shot during the rehearsal, and it was Marissa's first experience of being on the show crew and on cans (headset). She was loving it 😍

Shame the polls got scrapped for the live show, and she didn't get her moment to shine in the end, but there's always next time Marissa 🤗

10/04/2024

When your team brings you herbal tea for the early crew call, because they know you don’t drink coffee and it’s been a long week … a bit dubious about the🍄🍄🍄 👀

05/04/2024

When venue curtains have their own section on the technical running order! 😂

The Great Room at W Barcelona is a stunning room with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the beach and ocean. Our stage manager had to keep running around the back to open and close them at set points throughout the event, to get the balance between making the most of the view and having the room blacked out for the conference🏃

Event Profs are a dedicated bunch😂

27/03/2024

🎥 Behind the scenes - celebrate the unsung heroes of events✨

There's an entire army of professionals working tirelessly behind the scenes at events to ensure that everything runs seamlessly. Let's talk about the AV professionals!

From the microphones to the visuals on the screens, every aspect of the audio-visual experience is managed by these tech wizards. One of my favourite phases of any event is the set-up, as the production team meticulously lays down cables, sets up lighting rigs, and fine-tunes audio systems 📸🔌

Despite their pivotal role in the success of an event, AV professionals often don't get the credit they deserve. When everything runs smoothly, it's easy to overlook the countless hours of planning and ex*****on that went into making it happen. But the truth is, without their expertise, the show simply wouldn't go on.

So, next time you attend an event and marvel at the seamless transitions, breath-taking visuals, and crystal-clear sound, take a moment to appreciate the 🙌

22/03/2024

🥂Cute birthday surprise from the W Barcelona during a recent event project 🎂

20/03/2024

Downtime in Barcelona - I travelled a day early - it was my birthday and I spent the morning cycling, exploring Barcelona, and going to AIRE Ancient Baths ES, the best spa I've ever been to - pure luxury 😌♨

The spa trip was much appreciated as this project was super busy and I needed self-care before going on-site. I think I spent 60 minutes in the floatation pool 🧘‍♀

19/03/2024

Fantastic February Barcelona client event ⬇️

🤝440 delegates
📆3 days of live event
🍽️Exclusive dinner at NOXE Barcelona (’s top floor sushi restaurant)
🏨Welcome Catalan-themed dinner at W Barcelona
😍Gala dinner at the stunning La Llotja
🎉After party at O***m Barcelona
🕑12 hours of plenary content
💬18 breakout sessions
😬 28 plenary speakers to manage
🖌️75 make-up sessions organised
⭐21 VIPs
🌅 7 days on-site, 7 beautiful sunrises over Barceloneta beach
🙌One amazing team

15/03/2024

Rocking the Season 8 Elevate Mentoring launch 🙌

What a buzzing night! It was great to catch up with familiar faces and speak with some enthusiastic new Mentees 😀

Hoxton Southwark, which is perfect for events, has a short turnaround time as it's a co-working space in the daytime for members - so Dotted Lines was excited to help Elevate prep for everyone's arrival.

Huge thanks, as always, to the ELEVATE team of Max Fellows, MELISSA NOAKES & Peter Kerwood, the advisory board, and fellow Ambassadors.

Here's to 2024's mentors and mentees 🥂

08/03/2024

♀️ Women who inspire me?⬇️

In life ⬇️
😍 Ceri Riddell 😍 Jen Story 😍 Catherine Louise 😍 Samantha Roberts 😍 Megan Parkinson 😍 Laura Green 😍 Alexandra Duffy 😍 Ellie Edghill 😍 Sally Ann Carter 😍 Anna Dunworth ❤️My Mum, who refuses to join social media, but is still getting a shout out!

In my career, these absolute powerhouse boss women⬇️
💪 Zoe Tuffs 💪 Penny Raby 💪 Chloe Chudasama 💪 Nadine Fenton 💪 Liz Madden 💪 Susan Morrissey 💪 Kathy Claxton 💪 Julie Shorrock 💪 Odette Peel

Let women know they inspire you, this International Women's Day⬇️

06/03/2024

🎉Dotted Lines hits its big 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲🎉🎉 I'm celebrating in the breath-taking Alps, indulging in a well-deserved break after Dotted's busiest and most successful year yet 🏔️🎿

20/02/2024

I went first in the comments😭 😂

18/02/2024

💡Essential advice for new event professionals ✨

A career in the events industry is an exciting prospect filled with opportunities for growth, creativity, and unforgettable experiences. However, like any profession, it comes with its own set of challenges and uncertainties, especially for those just starting out.

To provide valuable insights and guidance to aspiring event professionals, I reached out to my network on LinkedIn and Instagram, to gather advice from seasoned industry veterans. Their wealth of experience and wisdom produced a treasure trove of invaluable tips and strategies for navigating the often unpredictability of event planning and management.

I've consolidated the combined wisdom from these industry experts into key overarching themes. Whether you're a recent graduate stepping into the world of events or a career changer looking to make your mark in events, each piece of advice offers valuable insights, inspiration and encouragement to support your journey:

08/02/2024

A few recent pics capturing the magic behind the scenes during an awards event set-up📸

As an EventProf, these moments remind me why I love what I do.

All the planning, logistics, collaborations, and tiny details coming together on-site for the final event😍 💪

07/02/2024

When the delegates ruin your shot - who invited them? 🤣

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Eras Tour event production

Taylor's BOSS era💪 Not a Swiftie, but I just had to see this event production first-hand! And WOW, it did not disappoint 🤩 The stage set, graphics, and production were on point 👌 Not to mention Taylor's flawless performance and ability to excite a crowd - what an atmosphere 🎉 What's more, I've heard she REALLY takes care of her crew, making her a winning boss in my book! #EventProfs #AVProfs #EventProduction #Production #TaylorSwift #ErasTour #Boss

Escaping the grind

Escaping the grind to my happy place - on the water 🌊 #WorkLifeBalance #Freelance #FreelanceEventProf #EventProfs #IncentiveProfs

EventProf Fun from Dotted Lines

👀 😜 #EventProfs #AVProfs #IncentiveProfs #FridayFun

Curtain logistics

When venue curtains have their own section on the technical running order! 😂 The Great Room at W Barcelona is a stunning room with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the beach and ocean. Our stage manager had to keep running around the back to open and close them at set points throughout the event, to get the balance between making the most of the view and having the room blacked out for the conference🏃 Event Profs are a dedicated bunch😂 #EventProfs

Barcelona corporate event_Feb 2024_DottedLines

Fantastic February Barcelona client event ⬇️ 🤝440 delegates 📆3 days of live event 🍽️Exclusive dinner at NOXE Barcelona (@wbarcelonahotel’s top floor sushi restaurant) 🏨Welcome Catalan-themed dinner at W Barcelona 😍Gala dinner at the stunning La Llotja 🎉After party at Opium Barcelona 🕑12 hours of plenary content 💬18 breakout sessions 😬 28 plenary speakers to manage 🖌️75 make-up sessions organised ⭐21 VIPs 🌅 7 days on-site, 7 beautiful sunrises over Barceloneta beach 🙌One amazing team #EventProfs #Barcelona #CorporateEvents #Freelance

Event delegates - Dotted Lines Events

When the delegates ruin your shot - who invited them? 🤣 #EventProfs #EventProfLife #EventManagement

MORE design changes

MORE changes 😱 😭 #EventProfs #AVProfs #GraphicDesigner

#EventChef

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Snowy school run

Snowballs on the school run ❄️ This morning's walk took twice as long as usual😂 #Snow #SnowySchoolRun #WorkingParent #EventProfs #WorkingMum

Um, I don't think so

Um, I don't think so 😂 #EventProfs #FridayFun #Deadline

Happy New Year

Cheers to 2023, and hello 2024 🥂 ✨ #HappyNewYear #HNY

Merry Christmas from Dotted Lines Events

Merry Christmas - If you're having a break over the next week, I wish you a fun and peaceful time 🎄 #MerryChristmas #Christmas2023 #DottedLinesEvents

EventProfs onsite

🙏 😬 😂 #EventProfs #EventProfsUK #FridayFun #Internet

Be honest about your event budget

Beeee honest 😂 On a serious note, when we know your budget, we can deliver an on point event plan to maximise the investment for you and your delegates. #EventProfs #IncentiveProfs #WeekendVibes

EventProfs explaining to fam why they aren't wedding planners

💍👀 😂 #CorporateEvents #EventProfsUK #IncentiveProfs #WeekendVibes

Smartest EventProf

Sandwich time! 🥪 😂 #EventProfs #EventProfsUK #EventIndustry #FreelanceEventProf

Don't say it

Hybrid events 👀😂 #EventProfs #EventProfsUK #Friyay #FunFriday #VirtualEvents #HybridEvents #LiveStream #AVProfs

I prefer not to speak

I prefer not to speak 👀 🤐 🤐 🤐 #EventProfs #Freelance #Freelancer #FreelanceEventProf #FreelanceEventProfs #EventProfsUK #FridayFun #FridayFeeling

Dotted - multiple awards congrats

I'm pretty sure there were some big celebrations at last night's C&IT Awards, with more to follow this weekend for all the fab winners. Congratulations to you all #EventProfs🥂 🎉 🙌

Bar Silo in Golant-Cornwall_with the band-Sheelanagig

I have to share a gem from my summer adventures - Bar Silo in Golant, Cornwall. The location, the atmosphere, and the band Sheelanagig were absolutely amazing, even in the rain! 🎶 If you ever get the chance to visit, don't miss out! #EventProfsUK #FreelanceLife #CornwallVibes #Cornwall #Sheelanagig #BarSilo