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Alternative Stretch Tents Hertfordshire have been providing stretch tents for more than a decade now – for hire and for sale, for weddings, festivals, corporate events, clubs, pubs, venues and every other hospitality setting imaginable.

Our team of professional planners and riggers are second to none at delivering complete, perfectly tailored stretch tent solutions.

Professional Sound, Wireless Microphone and  in-ear Monitor RF Systems, Stage Lighting, LED Screens and Visual Systems Hire.

Outdoor Trailer Stages,  Modular Staging Decks, Rolling Risers and Rostra.

Backline Hire, Full Stage and Production Management.

Arts Outburst are an Arts Council England NPO and are a community led combined arts organisation, specialising in outdoor festivals for families including our Winter Light Up Festivals.   Arts Outburst have also produced Thurrock's month long Get Creative Festival in May 2024 and 2025, and the first Thurrock Pride Festival.

Spiritual festival focused on building community

An unforgettable day celebrating grassroots and emerging UK Americana music in the heart of the Dedham Vale. Big Day Small Country brings together outstanding original music, community spirit, and countryside culture, while supporting charitable causes and showcasing the beauty of rural Suffolk to a wider audience. Beyond the music, the festival actively supports both charities and the local economy, working with local food trucks and bars and donating to selected causes. Beneficiaries include The Shelley Centre for Therapeutic Riding, along with national mental health charity SANE, supported in memory of the late Robin Windsor, a much-loved local ambassador.

The 2026 festival line-up builds on that success with a dynamic mix of rising national names and exceptional local artists, including:• Jax&Co (Hadleigh)• Harry Lawrence (Boxford)• Porteous (Boxted)• Doc RootSeller (Felixstowe) — an artist tipped to shake up the Americana, roots and blues sceneMIM GREY – Mim Grey, a favourite of Sir Tom Jones, who played the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury in 2025 and continues to tour extensively across the UK in 2025/26. Known for her heartfelt songwriting, contemporary country-soul sound and rich, soulful voice, Mim Grey brings international pedigree to the festival.EDDY SMITH & THE 507 one of the most exciting names on the British Americana circuit. Renowned for their powerful live performances and timeless sound — blending Southern, blues, rock and country influences — the band are regulars on the UK festival scene, with standout appearances at the Isle of Wight Festival, Black Deer Festival, The Long Road, and the British Country Music Festival, among others.

We supply qualified safety advisers to the indoor / outdoor events industry and have worked globally for many years on a range of high profile festivals , political and international sporting events.

We supply all the the necessary planning documents and bespoke risk work in support of an event and present plans to the Event Safety Advisory Group (ESAG) on behalf of the client

We produce our own concerts and manage and produce one of the larger car festivals in the UK

We act as site managers , production managersWe advise on ALL aspects of event safety , site design ,event planning and guide clients on the correct course for permissions and use of outdoor space including traffic management & road closures

We supply full event partnership with catering and bars all over the country and we supply all electric and seating for the catering food courts.

At British Event Catering, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading catering specialists for every occasion. We can supply a wide range of catering units serving everything from classic British favourites to exciting street food from around the world. Our units range from 14ft, to 20ft long and arrive fully equipped, serving hot drinks, cold drinks and freshly prepared meals. Please note: Prices may vary depending on event size and requirements. Whether you’re looking for traditional dishes or something more contemporary, we tailor our catering to suit corporate events, public events, festivals and large private occasions. We support events of all sizes with tailored catering solutions. Contact our team to discuss your event needs.

Health and safety is a key part of our operations. Our staff hold Level 2 and Level 3 Environmental Health Certificates and all our catering outlets have gas safety certification. We undertake comprehensive risk assessments for COSHH, HACCP, setup, service and dismantling. All mobile kitchens and catering outlets undergo regular inspections and hold the required documentation to ensure full compliance at every event.

Bures Music Festival is a community-led summer music event, which takes place in the picturesque village of Bures on the Essex/Suffolk border.  Acts from all genres, from rock to blues, pop to choral, and jazz to ska, perform at the family-friendly event, with all proceeds going to local charities.  It has given away over £200,000 since 1997.  In 2019 Bures Music Festival was voted EAFN Suffolk Festival of the Year.
Proud supporters of emerging acts and local talent, Bures Music Festival runs its own young musicians’ showcase and competition – the ever popular B-Fest – open to musicians between 11 and 19 years old.

The Cambridge Buskers Festival is organised by the Cambuskers community group.  It celebrates and embraces all the talent and culture we have in the city and highlights the Street Performers Code of Practice.

This year instead of holding the event on the streets, the festival will take place in the City’s wonderful local music venues, each of which will host a rota of busker acts throughout the day on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of June 2025

Music Venues in the city that would like to take part in the Festival and have not already said yes please contact Greg by emailing greg@strawberry-fair.org.uk

Volunteers wanting to help run the festival should contact volunteers@cambuskers.org  and any Acts wanting to take part should email contact@cambuskers.org.

The Cambridge Festival, which runs annually each Spring, is a mixture of online, on-demand and in-person events covering all aspects of the world-leading research happening across Cambridge. Meet some of the researchers and thought-leaders working in some of the pioneering fields that will impact us all.

Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running folk festivals in the world. Held each year since 1965 it attracts around fourteen thousand people, many of whom return year after year. The Festival is renowned for its unique atmosphere and its eclectic mix of music, the best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland rub shoulders with cutting edge contemporary acts, the finest American country, blues and roots artists, acclaimed singer songwriters, famous names and world music stars. Set the in the beautiful surroundings of Cherry Hinton Hall Park, the festival is just 15 minutes away from Cambridge's historic City Centre, it is perfect for anyone looking for the feel and atmosphere of a festival set in the deep country side but with close links to the city.

Cap Trac is a leading provider of award-winning temporary trackway and ground protection solutions for festivals and outdoor events. We’re proud to have been awarded Best Temporary Roadway/Walkway Supplier at the Festival Supplier Awards 2025.

Our premium flooring systems cover pedestrian and vehicle access, marquee flooring, temporary car parking, pitch protection, HGV and crane access, and more. Whether it’s a one-off event or a long-term project, we take a tailored approach, offering flexible hire and purchase options to suit your requirements.

Benefit from personalised quotes, dedicated support, and bespoke solutions designed around your needs and budget. With over 50 years of combined industry experience across our team, Cap Trac is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and effective solutions. No job is too small - we’re here to make a difference.

Tendring District Council are the organisers of the Annual Clacton Airshow located in Essex.  The main event site is located on the West Greensward along Clacton's Seafront.

The stunning seafront plays host to dynamic aerial displays, land based entertainment & attractions. In addition to the day time displays on Thursday , twilight flights light up the evening sky with smoke, lights, lasers and pyrotechnics.

Key points:
- The event is a FREE to attend event that attracts in the region of 250,000 visitors over the two days making the event one of the region's biggest events.
- The 2025 event was the 32nd year of the event.
- The audience, comprises of locals and visitors from across the UK and Europe and attracts ABC1, C2 and D people of all ages and social groups.

Family run festival in memory of Corran 'Coz' Powell held in Sible Hedingham, Essex annually over the August Bank Holiday (Weekend wild camping included).

Cozfest gives new musicians the opportunity to play an open air festival alongside professionals and was voted Essex Festival of the Year 2022 in the EAFN East Anglian festival Awards.

An award winning, friendly campsite and self catering rooms located on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast.  Occasional venue for fabulous music and theatre, welcoming some of the best artists in East Anglia and further afield.

A festival showcasing creative leaders in media, art, literature, poetry, environmentalism and more taking place at Hedingham Castle on the border of Essex and Suffolk. The festival seeks to create more connective tissue within and between the creative industries and the regional community by giving local, regional and national artists and creatives, many based in East Anglia, a platform for content and exchange.

The East Anglian Storytelling Festival aims to increase the awareness and enjoyment of storytelling in East Anglia through a festival that celebrates and promotes storytelling as a thriving, modern, vibrant art, that is accessible and relevant to all. That may all sound rather highbrow, but we are all about inclusivity and having a good time - this is not about a rarefied niche form of art - it's about connection and fun.

2024 will be our ninth annual festival.  The Food Museum in Stowmarket is our permanent home and our festival dates are 17-19 May 2024.

We pride ourselves on presenting programmes with a diverse mix of storytellers from different cultures, backgrounds and styles, and have a particular focus on young people and children. Our featured tellers come from all over the country and are known nationally and often internationally. There are storyrounds where anyone can tell their own story. We feature music and dance from local artists, and a spoken word stage as well as storytelling. We feature workshops in performance, writing and storytelling.
We do outreach in schools and libraries as part of our festival programme.

We offer festival goers the opportunity to camp in the Museum grounds and engage local services to facilitate that.

We are all volunteers giving our time for the love of stories however we work hard and we love what we do - we are proud of the progress we have made.

Electric Cat is a specialised B2B marketing and events agency dedicated to providing bespoke marketing solutions for companies and organisations in the events industry. With a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in this field, we are committed to helping businesses enhance their presence within the industry, create a lasting impact, and connect with their ideal clients.

For businesses looking to offer clients unforgettable experiences or seeking new ways to engage with audiences, Electric Cat Productions is the answer! Get in touch today to explore how we can elevate your brand to the next level and truly breathe life into your brand.

Ely Folk Festival is a mid size bijou weekend family friendly folk and roots music festival that takes place in the wonderful cathedral city of Ely. The festival provides an opportunity to listen to some of the best folk acts around in an intimate and friendly environment. With on-site camping facilities, a real ale bar, lots of kids activities, morris dancing displays, ceilidhs, workshops and music sessions, whether you visit for a day or the whole weekend, the festival is a sure winner for music and festival lovers of all ages.

Estafest CIC is a 2 day summer free festival run entirely by volunteers who either own local businesses or are local residents.

All bands/artists donate their time and talent for free, we use local sourced vendors where possible to give entirely back to the community.

Our first festival was in 2024 where we raised enough funds for our town (March in Cambridgeshire) to have its 43rd Defibrillator installed.

We are passionate about delivering outstanding markets and events in Fenland.   Fenland District Council  has been working with local volunteers and the respective town councils for over 10 years to create a standout annual event for each of the four Fenland market towns, and to support the weekly markets.    We strive to provide an opportunity for local talent to shine and for businesses to thrive. We work hard to ensure that the 20,000 people who visit our markets and events each year can be assured of a wide variety of quality stalls, entertainment and amusements.

St George's Fayre, March and March Christmas Market

Chatteris Midsummer Festival

Whittlesey Festival

Wisbech Christmas Fayre

Annual free arts festival on the beach, celebrating the UK's first light of the summer solstice with Dance, Music, Science and Art.
First Light is a shimmering solstice celebration in the UK’s most easterly town.

Join us on the golden sands of Lowestoft’s South Beach and in the lush Kensington Gardens, as we mark the first sunrise of British midsummer with a weekend of unique performances and events under the solstice sun.

Artisan Music presents a not-for-profit festival celebrating music, nature and community at St Mary's Church Brampton. A series of three concerts over the weekend with exceptional folk and acoustic artists raising funds for wildlife charities and church restoration.

Whatever your requirement, regardless of scale; Gofer ensures that your power hire runs smoothly, providing a professional service and supplying reliable power. Gofer offer a complete power management service and if required their team of qualified engineers are available to assist with technical set-up and on-site support.

Halloweenies takes place each year in October Half Term.  It's a magical, spooky adventure! Themed as the School of Sorcery, in 2024 the event inviteD children to become budding sorcerers, creating wands, learning to cast spells, and brewing mysterious potions. Alongside the spellbinding fun, classic Halloween activities like pumpkin carving, exploring haunted trails, and interacting with friendly characters make it an unforgettable family experience. Set within the enchanting grounds of Kentwell Hall in Long Melford, it’s the perfect mix of fun, creativity, and Halloween spookiness for young witches and wizards!

The 10th annual INK Live Arts Festival in rural Suffolk featured over 70 short new plays for stage and radio, and poetry, stand-up comedy, music, short films in April 2026.

We aim to improve community pride, increased diversity, inspiration, and footfall. We also aim to provide great opportunities for writers and theatre practitioners UK wide.

The festival engulfs Halesworth with live, original, and diverse events in different exciting venues such as a garage and a museum. There are huge opportunities to take part for volunteers and the programme is designed to appeal to all ages at a reasonable cost—free to some.

Since INK's inception, demand has continued to increase and the festival has kept growing apace. This is the local theatre and town’s biggest event and is unique to the area. New short play submissions drew from 15 in 2015 to over 2000 in 2022. Careers have been launched and a creative community arisen. Everyone wants to return. The original plays that are put on are accessible, under 30 minutes long, and while some take on challenging topics, audiences embrace them. The town of Halesworth is increasingly involved, with many businesses offering free venues and services. Audiences and the commercial footfall is growing. We know, from previous youth targeted projects, that there is an appreciation and appetite for more, especially from students who have never experienced live theatre.

Ipswich Borough Council Events Team hold several internally organised outdoor events on parks and open spaces within the borough including Ipswich Music Day, Holi Festival, Mela, Windrush, One Big Multicultural Festival, Family Fun Days and Christmas Lights Switch On.

Our events range from small-scale community events to nationally recognised events that attract up to 30,000 people. Most events are free to attend, however we do hold a number of ticketed events including Adventure Cinema, Fireworks, Oktoberfest, and Open-Air Theatres.

As well as our own events, we facilitate and administer a range of externally organised events taking place on Ipswich Borough Council owned land ranging from charity runs/walks, music concerts, beer festivals and fun fairs.

Ipswich Music Day in Christchurch Park is the largest free one-day music festival in the UK and is a brilliant celebration of music, culture and local talent. As well as programmed stages we have fairground rides for children and adults, street food and a marketplace.

Ipswich Music Day is the largest free one-day music festival in the UK and is a brilliant celebration of music, culture, and local talent. As well as six stages of live entertainment and music from local upcoming artists, we have fairground rides for children and adults, street food, and a marketplace.   Artist applications begin in January for the event that is held in July.

The Just Push Play Festival returns to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds once again raising funds for St Nicholas Hospice Care in memory of organiser Lee Graham's Dad Ian Graham.  Previous Events have included the likes of Those Damn Crows, Bad Touch and Massive Wagons raising tens of thousands of pounds.  In 2022 the headliners are Phil Campbell and The Bastard Sons leading yet another fantastic line-up.

Kentwell Hall is the home of Scaresville: The Haunted Village, its spooky little brother Halloweenies: School of Sorcery & also hosts regular Living History events throughout the year and Dickensian Christmas.  The Venue also hosts other events including Leestock Music Festival and the Taste of East Anglia.

We pride ourselves on providing the best service in the business. Our huge fleet of toilets, showers, welfare units and offices can cater for any sized event or site. 5 star reviews.

Life Arts offers wellbeing and mind body spirit festivals to help change your life and this year we celebrated our 21st anniversary since Life Arts was established in 1998.

Regardless of where you are on your journey, a Life Arts wellbeing & mind body spirit festival is a place to experience more of the joy, peace and healing that you truly are. You can enjoy therapies, workshops and guided meditations or browse the diverse stalls and exhibits. Each event is a unique and uplifting festival of live acts, well being guidance, health advice and much more.

We have always taken great care in projecting the right energy at each event. In the best interests of each exhibitor and the public we do limit each category of exhibitor.  Exhibitors’ are chosen for their natural holistic, non-materialistic attitude, integrity and honest inspiring nature.

Link Radio Services Limited specialise in the sales, hire, service and installation of radio communications equipment and infrastructure.
Established in 1991 and operating from our offices in Norwich, Link Radio Services are able to cater for any radio communications needs locally or nationally.
Our hire fleet is available to hire from periods of a day or, if required, a longer term, and a wide selection of accessories are available.
Contact us directly on: hire@linkradioservices.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

Our team are widely known throughout the H&S industry, we have worked on shows and events of varying sizes. Our staff have worked at large regional and national televised events to small local fetes. We provide services to showgrounds, conference centres and racecourses, which include, Health and Safety, Fire and First Aid. We’re also able to assist with security, marshalling and traffic management duties.
We have a can-do attitude that is proactive towards health and safety within the show, event and entertainment sector.

We aim to continue raising the standards of health & safety by passing on our knowledge to empower organisers to take ownership and to make positive effective decisions. We’re active in discussion groups with various associations and online forums. We often present at conferences and conventions; our director is a Chartered and OSHCR registered consultant and trainer. Phil delivers NEBOSH, IOSH, UKATA, BSC, QNUK, IIRSM accredited course amongst others and a range of bespoke programs.

We work throughout the industry as health & safety advisors to companies including;

Organisers
Technical contractors
Design and build contractors
Food vendors
Performers
Production etc

From providing paperwork and accredited training to being on the ground, we are here to support you every step of the way, whether it’s working with, livestock, family or adult entertainment, A-list celebrities or a private events we have the appropriate knowledge, experience and competence to ensure your event runs safely.

The March Summer Festival takes place in June in West End Park in March, Cambridgeshire.

2025 was the event's 25th anniversary and featured performances from: WAX, The Sixteenths and The King Blues on Friday's Rock in the Park night; Town School Students, Charlotte Carpenter, I Mine, Dingo Jingo, Groove Cartel, One Wild Night and the brilliant Grace Petrie on Saturday's Pop in the Park; and the Fenland Music Centre orchestra, Aimee Peart Webb and The Alan Norris Big Band on Sunday plus a poetry event where groups of young people performed their new pieces created with the help of local and renowned national poets in celebration of the life and work of Benjamin Zephaniah.

The 2026 event takes place on 12-14 June 2026.

Needingworth Music Festival (NFEST) is a free entry annual community music festival held over two days in July, in the village of Needingworth in Cambridgeshire at the Village Hall and Playing Fields.  NFEST was established in the mid 90s and celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026.  Its' performers are primarily drawn from the local rock and blues scenes.

Norfolk & Norwich Festival is made up of one of the country’s longest running arts festivals (having started in 1772) and a region-wide programme of creative engagement that particularly focuses on improving the cultural offer for children and young people.

Our festival happens for 17 days each May and spans music, theatre, literature, visual arts, circus, dance and free outdoor events. We transform public spaces, city streets, performance venues, parks, forests and beaches, bringing people together to experience the same brilliant and inspirational events.

North Walsham Children's Day (NWCD) was founded in 2017 by our Chairman Rob Murphy, NWCD's mission is to offer an inexpensive afternoon of fun for all families irrelevant of income.

Taking over the church yard and market place, the main event day now offers an extensive display by the emergency services, live action shows, hands on experiences, local craft stalls, live music and a diverse food offering.

The invaluable support of Local Businesses, Organisations and individuals have allowed us to subsidise a range of activities and events, with many being free of charge.

As a not-for-profit organisation any funds not used running or expanding the event have been given to local charities, supporting children's activities throughout the year.

Recent charities have included North Walsham Play, 1st NW Scout Group and our hosts St Nicholas Church.

We provide the tools so festivals and venues can sell their own tickets, manage their own data and accreditation with cash flow coming direct to them.

The event owner becomes the ticket seller rather than using a 3rd party; which reduces cost, increases cash flow and provides a direct relationship with customers.

Our mission is to empower independent event organisers and venues with the tools and support needed to take ownership over their ticketing. We understand that each event is unique and carries it's own set of challenges and opportunities, and we're committed to offering a low cost solution where clients can access their cashflow straight away.

There is only a cost if tickets are sold and with no upfront setup costs.

It is well suited to Independent small/medium size venues (up to 1500 capacity) and events up to 5000 capacity.

Tyvek, Fabric, Vinyl and Silicone Wristbands can be personalised to custom requirements or supplied unprinted, providing a high quality and low-cost security solution for your event, festival, attraction or charity

Phoenix Events (East) Ltd was formed in 2018 to bring you a simple, flexible, effective and professional service. We are your reliable partner for all your car parking, traffic management and other event support needs. As well as Security Guarding, CCTV monitoring and Mobile Patrols. We also understand that most events may require a bespoke service and would be delighted to discuss your individual needs during an onsite consultation.

We hope the following information will help you come to the conclusion that when you choose Phoenix Events (East) Ltd you can rest easy in the knowledge that your investment is in the safest hands. Providing services for your event including, but not limited to, pacesetter/back marker (can be a car, bicycle or runner), registration area, bagging area, finish line, transition area, car parking staff and signage, traffic management, event set up, putting up and taking down signs, marquees and obstacles. All aspects of your event are covered by our team. We adhere to every associated practice related to your event. Planning, training and image is of paramount importance to us for a successful event.

Phoenix Events (East) Ltd realises that in many instances the first contact your customers and staff have at your event is with a member of our team. We ensure that our staff are smart, articulate and fully briefed to handle their role. We are ambassadors for your event and pride ourselves in going the extra mile. We don’t just want to be a contractor we want to be part of your events team. We can support your event by providing one member of staff to the provision of 50 for larger scale events and occasions. We pride ourselves on a core team that are fully trained and experienced, and we do not sub-contract; all staff are members of our team.

Covering East Anglia, why not give us a call for a quote? We carry out ad-hoc one off projects as well as longer term contracts. Please see our website for more information including a map of the 'areas we serve' throughout East Anglia and beyond.  Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any queries. We offer realistic pricing because there is no middle man or multi-national firm to deal with. We hold all the relevant insurances, which will be emailed to you at the beginning. Our staff are fully licensed by the SIA.  Copies of staff details will be sent before they work with you, so you can also do your own checks.

Phoenix Events (East) Ltd were one of the first to sign up to the EAFN's 'A Greener Future' Initiative and have increased their remote work with clients, introduced a miles tracking system for their essential travel and 'offset' this using Ecologi.

Primadonna is a boutique festival set in the beautiful grounds of the Food Museum in Suffolk: three days of brilliant conversations about books and ideas featuring authors, actors and activists; live performances from musicians, DJs, comedians and poets; workshops for mind, body and soul; delicious food and eclectic shopping; and lots of adventures for kids.
Friday 26 – Sunday 28 July 2024, Food Museum, Suffolk.

Industry-Leading Audio Solutions – Pyramid Audio provides top-tier sound systems featuring cutting-edge technology from brands like Danley Sound Labs, Linea Research, and Martin Audio, ensuring unparalleled clarity, power, and efficiency.

Festival & Large-Scale Event Expertise – With deep roots in the festival scene, Pyramid Audio specializes in high-impact, scalable audio solutions, delivering exceptional sound quality for events of all sizes, from intimate gigs to major festivals.

Tailored & Cost-Effective Services – Whether it’s full production, dry hire, or technical support, Pyramid Audio offers bespoke solutions designed to meet client needs while optimizing costs and efficiency, ensuring the best sound within budget constraints.

Manufacturer and Hirer of temporary structures for events, venues and businesses.German engineering, combined with local customer support, with over 65 years of experience.Operating from a site with a huge solar array, using majority electric materials handling machinery, and EV's for the vehicle fleet to minimise emissions from transport and handling.

Specialist Event Security Services: We provide SIA-licensed security tailored for festivals and large-scale events, including access control, crowd management, emergency response planning, and real-time site monitoring.

Experienced, Professional Team: Our highly trained staff are selected not just for their qualifications, but for their professionalism, approachability, and ability to represent your brand positively to the public.

Reliable, Scalable Support: Whether you're organising a local community festival or a multi-day event, we work closely with organisers to deliver flexible, fully compliant security solutions that support smooth operations from start to finish.

Sax Fest is a free entry two-day event.  We're here to bring our community together for fun, laughter, dancing and singing with friends and family.

In 2024, Sax Fest provided another great year with great music, plenty to eat and drink with fun things for all the family.

In 2025, Sax Fest is on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th August. Open 12-11pm on both days at the Memorial Field, Rendham Road, Saxmundham IP171EA.

Come on Sax Festers put the dates in your diary get your picnic blanket and chairs ready.

The Suffolk-based SHAKE Festival CIC. which began life at The Cut in Halesworth in May 2019, has produced three multi-dimensional weekend festivals of Shakespeare to date, welcoming theatre industry leaders such as Lucy Bailey, Geraldine James, Harriet Walter, Janet Suzman, Ed Hall, Steve Unwin, Stanley Wells, and Lucy Bailey, alongside local performers and young people from Alde Valley Academy, Thomas Mills and Woodbridge School. 

In the past few years, SHAKE has been developing a new definition of ‘Festival' - to now encompass one-off readings and theatrical performances of all kinds. 

Since 2020 SHAKE has performed fully rehearsed live-streamed readings of The Tempest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Winter’s Tale, and The Sonnets by Shakespeare. IRL it has produced rehearsed readings of The Scapegoat by Lucy Hughes-Hallett, The Horse in The Furrow by George Ewart Evans, and Akenfield by Ronald Blythe, in London, Saxmundham, Charsfield and Theberton respectively.

Most of 2024 was spent in R&D for a new play of Akenfield by Glenn Wilhide, adapted from Blythe’s masterpiece. 

In 2025 SHAKE performed nine sell-out previews of the fabulous new play of Akenfield, in five venues across Suffolk, which garnered five-star reviews in EADT and The Ipswich Star. 

The cast of local performers were Dean Sore, Beth Keys-Holloway, James Crawley, Helen Shand, Andrew Stannard, Quinn Richards, Cathy Churchill and Steve Peck. On stage alongside them were Suffolk musicians, Finn Collinson and Rowan Collinson. 

The set was created by Laurence Edwards, the costumes by Constance Mackenzie, the lighting by Paul Cook and choreography by Caroline Mummery.  Production Management was by LX Pro, Bawdsey. The show was directed by SHAKE’s artistic director Jenny Hall, and produced by Jenny Hall with Liz Cook.

The UK's essential live concert series showcasing four decades from some of the world's most legendary soul & disco singers of all time.

Whether you are taking a stroll down memory lane, or experiencing soul music for the first time, Soultasia is the perfect place to enjoy great music with like minded people!

Soultasia started in Maldon, Essex in 2021, the pandemic was finally losing and people were venturing out again.  Rose Royce, Jocelyn Brown, Alexander O'Neal amongst other great artists welcomed back 10,000 festival goers to launch the biggest Soul party and the phenomenon that is Soultasia was born!  Soultasias now take place in Maldon, Essex, Bushey, Hertfordshire - voted Best Hertfordshire Festival of 2024 in the EAFN's annual Festival Awards, and in London,

Event Health and Safety for all types of events from large summer type shows, animal based events, small summer fetes to indoor events, small or large, whether business sector or public focussed.

Our experience encompasses working with charities, event organisers, local and national authorities all over the UK and in Europe.

Client focussed and commercially sensitive we bring a breath of fresh air to event safety always focussing on a positive and safe event outcome.

Strawberry Fair has grown to be the most popular free, entirely volunteer run, one day music & arts event in Cambridge (and probably across Europe!), attracting over 30,000 visitors throughout the day. On the first Saturday of June and now passed our 40th year, residents and visitors have gathered together on Midsummer Common to celebrate their vibrant and creative city.

The Fair is run entirely by volunteers (affectionately known as Strawberry Fairies) who give their energy, imagination and vision to present to their friends and neighbours in Cambridge a great free day out.

Summit Sound & Light is an Essex-based AV, sound and lighting company providing professional installation, event production, equipment hire and technical support across East Anglia.

- Professional AV, sound and lighting installations for venues, councils, schools, leisure centres and businesses.

- Event production and equipment hire, including PA, lighting, staging and technical crew.

- Based in Essex and supporting clients throughout Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and the wider East of England.

Tent King Ltd specialises in stretch tent hire for festivals and live events across East Anglia. With nearly a decade of experience, we provide flexible, high-impact structures ideal for performance spaces, bar covers, or chillout areas. Every setup is led hands-on to ensure reliability, safety, and standout presentation.

Suffolk's largest 2 day event of the Summer is held at the Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich.

Trinity Park is a large indoor and outdoor (350 acres of felexible space) award-winning events venue located just outside of Ipswich that hosts a mix of own internally run and home to a multitude of fantastic events hosted on site by a variety of external hires.

 Trinity Park Events are event management specialists and experienced in planning business and consumer functions of any size or scope from strategy meetings through to corporate awards nights and industry conferences.

 In house services include quality catering, the latest AV technology and event management staff, all enabling us to provide flexible and value for money packages.

 Conveniently located off the A12 and A14, with ample parking,Trinity Park is easily accessible from the whole of East Anglia and beyond.

 As the trading subsidiary of the Suffolk Agricultural Association who put on the iconic Suffolk Show, Trinity Park Events is committed to supporting our local community. As well as helping local charities fundraise for their own special causes, all profits from our commercial activities are ploughed back into supporting the Association’s charitable programme including conferences and education projects with schools, colleges and universities.

23 Year Established marquee hire company based in Rettendon, Essex.

Huge capacity of marquees from 2m - 15m wide for use at festivals, corporate and outside events, private parties and commercial use.

Long standing members of MUTA, the UK’s only trade association dedicated to marquees, tents and structures.

Experienced qualified and trained staff, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checked and other security enhanced requirements.

Based in the centre of East Anglia we are passionate about offering excellent equipment available for hire and the very best in technical support, whether it be a full scale theatre show or just a simple acoustic gig at your local we are here to help. With our extensive experience we understand what makes a brilliant event and use the latest equipment to provide stunning results. Our team works with you from start to finish and provide unparalleled levels of support to ensure you stick to budget and find a way of creating a great final result.  We have a large and always growing in house stock holding covering Sound, Lighting, Power, Stage, Drape and video to suit all needs.

Wild Paths is a new breed of festival, presenting the best in live music from indie, hip-hop and neo-soul, to post-punk and new-wave jazz and pairing it with themed after-parties, conferences, supper clubs, art fairs and a whole lot more.

The festival descends on Norwich for 4 days in October, taking over 20 of the city's best-loved venues, and a host of other DIY spaces, including a Shoe Factory and a TV Studio. Featuring over 200 live acts, 60 conference speakers, artists, drag-queens, tattooists and DJ's, it's a celebration of music, food, art and culture... and the beautiful city of Norwich.

The Wild Paths team also run a host of different events throughout the year. Head to the official Wild Paths website for tickets, merch and info on all our upcoming events.

Wild Paths 2021 ran from Thu 14 Oct to Sun 17 Oct 2021 across Norwich at Epic Studios, Norwich Arts Centre, The Waterfront (Main and Studio), The Shoe Factory Social Club, St Laurence Church,  Karma Kafe (Upstairs , Downstairs and Basement), Voodoo Daddys Showroom, Last Pub Standing, The Doghouse, Rumsey Wells, The Wallow, Gonzo's 2 Room, Space Studios, Wallow Wine Bar, Artel, Bowling House, The Halls and the Garage!

Three day Community Arts Festival in Woodbridge, Suffolk celebrating ambient and electronic music with live performances, workshops and installations in converted boat buildings along the River Deben.

Write By The River is a new literary festival launching in Bedford in September 2026. The festival will run over several days, featuring author talks, book signings, workshops, and events at venues across Bedford’s riverside setting.

Over 50 of the most exciting original & very best classic rock tribute bands over 4 incredible days & nights days.
Stay next to the action in luxury accommodation at Vauxhall 5* Holiday Park. Enjoy the fantastic amenities
including the Indoor Tropical Water World, Sports Bar & Games Room. The holiday homes have full kitchens
if you wish to self cater or we have a great menu in the Reedcutters Restaurant & Carvery & plenty of choice
from the takeaway outlets too ! Nominated Best Festival by Metaltalk.net & winners of the Best East Anglian
& Norfolk Festivals awards !! Book early for the best choice of on site holiday homes !!!