What does it take to run a successful event? An Event Manager once said that “it may seem like you are headless chickens backstage – but as long as the audience doesn’t suspect anything is wrong – then you have done your job right!” This is a great iceberg analogy as...
What kind of event should I run? When considering what kind of event you should run you will need to define the goals and objectives of your event clearly and understand exactly why you are planning to run the event. This ensures that your event fulfils the needs and...
Many events club hold actually need licenses and permits from Council or other bodies. The idea of licences and permits can be overwhelming for many clubs and volunteers. It is however extremely important the you club organises these early in the planning process....
Running an event, no matter how small it seems, is no simple task and generally not a job for just one volunteer or committee member. When the committee decide that they wish to run an event a very important first step is to decide who they will delegate the...
A critical part of the event planning process, and one that should be done very early on is budgeting. Once your club has decided on an effective budget you can rely on, appropriate decisions and adjustments can be made throughout the process if necessary. Budgets can...
After the huge amount of time and work you have put in to plan your event and to ensure it’s success, you may feel exhausted! While you are probably exhausted this is the best time to start considering your event next for next year! A few things to do straight after...
It is important to consider the impacts of the weather on your event and put in place plans to account for the various conditions that may occur. As the organiser, you are responsible for the safety of staff, participants, volunteers and the spectators. Your club and...
When considering “what can go wrong” at your event, it is amazing how many things you will be able to identify, including but certainly limited to: First aid Ensuring your event has the required support from first aiders is absolutely vital. We always hope that an...
Regardless of the size or type of event you plan to run, there will be risks. As the event organiser, it is your responsibility to identify and minimise risks. Risks can be effectively managed through the process of ‘risk management’. This is where event organisers...
Events, large and small, are a great way to raise funds. Even if that is not the goal of the event. Anytime groups of people come together is a really a fundraising opportunity which often clubs don’t take advantage of. Regardless of the event type or purpose...