the advice line.
for future leaders of the festival industry
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The Advice Line is currently closed. The festival fields are calling, and our team must head to out to build events across the country and beyond!
In the meantime, anybody looking for some more information about careers in the industry can benefit from the below resources (recommended by the festival team):
SocialFIXT: An organisation that upskill, educate and empower through events and resources – ‘Fixing the employment gap for black & brown talent in the creative industry’.
Cre8ing Vision: Provide first hand insight into the music, sport and the creative industries through a series of seminars, workshops, internships placements and educational programmes.
Women in Live Music [WILM]: a European platform and online community for women working backstage in live music. The organisation is primarily looking to address the lack of women in the industry, but says ‘No change can be effective without support from everyone; so we welcome every gender to join us in our effort to ensure a balanced diversity for the future.’
NOWIE: The Network of Women in Events facilitate opportunities, both online and in reality, to meet other women working in the industry. NOWIE also offers a mentoring opportunity – pairing women in the early-to-mid stages of their career with an industry expert.
Good luck and we’ll speak to you soon!
Welcome to ‘The Advice Line’, a place where the next generation of the festival industry can get free advice from industry professionals at The Fair.
Whether you’re a new festival promoter, a student, or simply looking to kickstart your career in the field, our team is ready to answer your questions.
Book your free 30-minute call with Yas or Rob below.
About Yas
Meet Yas.She is a Group Director across The Fair, We Are OPS & We Are Placemaking, and has been producing festivals for over a decade.
Yas started at The Fair in 2016 as Senior Production Manager, before becoming Head of Production on the festival team. In her role now, she is responsible for company-wide operations and staff development – though she is still deeply involved in operational management across festival clients including El Dorado, Otherlands and GALA.
Yas has worked alongside a huge range of independent promoters, helping them to improve their long-term growth strategies. Her other career highlights include founding female-led sister agency We Are OPS, as well as her own festival, Fambala.
As founder of The Advice Line, Yas is passionate about diversifying the industry and supporting the next generation, and would be more than happy to help you on your journey into the world of events.
About Rob
Meet Rob. He is a Group Director across The Fair, We Are OPS & We Are Placemaking, and has over 20 years of event production experience.
Rob started at The Fair in 2010 as Event Manager, before becoming Head of Health & Safety and Licensing. He is responsible for Licensing Applications (including sub-committee attendance), Safety Documentation, Third-party H&S Auditing and acting as an on-site Safety Officer.
Rob has produced large-scale events, festivals and exhibitions across the UK, Europe and the US. His career highlights include Global Gathering, the first large-scale festival that he worked on in a safety capacity, and working in Valencia’s famous science museum, Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, installing a Star Trek exhibition featuring life-size replicas.
Rob would be more than happy to help you on your journey into the world of events.
We welcome and encourage deaf and disabled people looking for a career in the industry. The Advice Line is currently available via Zoom or telephone, but we will do our best to make adjustments to support other accessible formats. Please get in touch with Amy Gibson if you require another platform, via email: amy@wearethefair.com, or telephone: (+44)7539331402.
About Yas
Meet Yas.She is a Group Director across The Fair, We Are OPS & We Are Placemaking, and has been producing festivals for over a decade.
Yas started at The Fair in 2016 as Senior Production Manager, before becoming Head of Production on the festival team. In her role now, she is responsible for company-wide operations and staff development – though she is still deeply involved in operational management across festival clients including El Dorado, Otherlands and GALA.
Yas has worked alongside a huge range of independent promoters, helping them to improve their long-term growth strategies. Her other career highlights include founding female-led sister agency We Are OPS, as well as her own festival, Fambala.
As founder of The Advice Line, Yas is passionate about diversifying the industry and supporting the next generation, and would be more than happy to help you on your journey into the world of events.
About Rob
Meet Rob. He is a Group Director across The Fair, We Are OPS & We Are Placemaking, and has over 20 years of event production experience.
Rob started at The Fair in 2010 as Event Manager, before becoming Head of Health & Safety and Licensing. He is responsible for Licensing Applications (including sub-committee attendance), Safety Documentation, Third-party H&S Auditing and acting as an on-site Safety Officer.
Rob has produced large-scale events, festivals and exhibitions across the UK, Europe and the US. His career highlights include Global Gathering, the first large-scale festival that he worked on in a safety capacity, and working in Valencia’s famous science museum, Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, installing a Star Trek exhibition featuring life-size replicas.
Rob would be more than happy to help you on your journey into the world of events.
