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CLANCY
 

I was on the wrap around team and led the event ‘Battle of the Bands’. Communicating back and forth with artists from across the country was challenging, and arranging times and locations for equipment to be dropped off and picked up proved difficult. However, in the end, I managed to create a successful event, which left the audience cheering for one more song from the up-and-coming band, ‘Destroya’. In hindsight, events management was an incredible experience, and the staff at Theatre Royal were extremely helpful in providing a space for my vision to come to life. Wrap Around was also about the general look and feel of the festival. From the music to the lighting, ordering decorations whilst sticking to the budget and theme was my responsibility. This was a refreshing experience, as I was given a level of creative control that allowed many ideas to flourish, and I believe the theme of disco was heavily conveyed throughout. There was one significant challenge when it came to event management and wrap around, and this was during the ‘Cabaret’ event. There was a lack of communication and planning, and because of this, a comedian was booked on to perform inappropriate humour in the foyer, in front of an audience that could have found it distasteful. During this time, I learnt a lot about risk assessments, even when it involved the reputation of the theatre. To combat this, we served a public apology to the audience, and a risk report form was filled out, containing the information of the event, so something like this doesn’t happen again. Working on wrap around was a constant challenge, that had myself and a few of my colleagues doubling our workload at times, but it was an experienced that I enjoyed thoroughly. I will use the many valuable skills that I learnt during this period when booking my own events in the future, especially when it involves the budgeting, communication, and the intricate planning and preparation that is needed in order to develop a successful event.