ASM Global to offer scholarship opportunities

ASM Global’s corporate responsibility platform ASM Global Acts has launched a scholarship programme in the US that will offer awards totalling $50,000 (£37,000/€45,000). Recipients of the live entertainment and venue management company’s ASM Global Stars scholarship award may also be offered internships to gain experience at ASM’s corporate offices or at one of its venues. …

AIF calls for Government-backed support to deal with mounting costs and shortages

Association of Independent Festivals chief executive Paul Reed (pictured) has warned of the “perfect storm” of ending VAT relief, Brexit, the supply chain crisis and worker shortages for UK festival organisers this summer. Reed has said that while the widespread return of large events this summer is a welcome sight, it will not be a …