Production Services Association

10/06/2026

Today we shared three incredible roles at our new warehouse facility in Marden.

If you have what it takes to be part of a fast-paced, professional team, you can apply and request a full job description by emailing:

✉️ [email protected].

Here's a summary of the roles now available:

💡Head of Department – Moving Lights & Technology⁠

⚡️Head of Department – Power & Distribution⁠

⚙️Specialist Lighting Repairs Technician

📍 Marden, Kent (near the mainline station)

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

We've signed up for this year's Backup Tech Village Fete on 9 July 2026. Now in its 12th year, this brilliant charity event for the UK's live events industry is heading somewhere new, relocating up north to a bigger venue - Whilton Mill Karting Circuit, Daventry with more space and even more ambition, while keeping all the charm that makes it such a special day. We'll be throwing ourselves into the spirit of things — quite literally, as we've signed up for the axe throwing! 🪓

Backup - The Technical Entertainment Charity

05/06/2026

LIVE Talks: Generational Dynamics at Work: From Friction to Collaboration

Time: 12pm - 1pm, UK
Location: Online, Zoom
Sign up to attend here: https://bit.ly/4ugEXdu

Led by Suzanne Mau-Asam and Nadine Pertsch from Doors Open - Institute for Corporate Sociology, this session is based on 20+ years of global learning and development experience.

What can you expect?
Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z... we are often told that generations think, work, and communicate fundamentally differently. But how much of that is actually true?

In this session, we will explore the realities behind generational differences and why "box thinking" can sometimes create more friction than understanding. Drawing on insights from corporate sociology, we will examine how workplace context, industry culture, and communication habits shape behaviour across age groups.

Together, we will explore practical ways to bridge differences in expectations, communication styles, and ways of working. The goal is always the same: helping teams move from assumptions and frustration to stronger collaboration, connection, and performance.

Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment

04/06/2026

PLASA is inviting applications for its next Managing Director.

Following the planned retirement of long-serving Managing Director Peter Heath, this is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of PLASA and support the entertainment technology industry we represent.

The role spans membership, events, publishing, training, standards, advocacy and wider industry initiatives. Working closely with our Board, members, team and partners.

Applications close on 30 June 2026.

Find out more: https://buff.ly/aAQHk6s

01/06/2026

Our GM Hannah Ratcliffe is heading to the ABTT Theatre Show this Thursday at Alexandra Palace 🎭

Looking forward to catching up with the industry - if you'd like to meet up and connect, drop us a message!

29/05/2026

Sunday is the LAST DAY! 🚨

The PSA 2026 Membership Survey closes this Sunday - if you haven't had your say yet, please don't miss out!

✅ 5 minutes of your time ✅ Your voice shapes our industry ✅ Option to enter the Dave Keighley Bursary draw once complete 🎓

👉 Closes SUNDAY!

26/05/2026

This month we're shining the spotlight on Mark Bannister.

Mark is a freelance Technical Director specialising in corporate events, with a career highlight that's hard to top - helping deliver COP26 in Glasgow, one of the UK's largest ever events with 165 world leaders under one roof.

He's passionate about the industry and has a simple message for members: get involved - you get out what you put in!

Head to the link below to read Mark's full profile. 👇
https://bit.ly/4tNgrRa

22/05/2026

⏰ Just one week left!

If you haven't completed the PSA 2026 Membership Survey yet, now's the time! Your feedback helps us understand what really matters to live events production professionals - and how we can best support and represent you.

Once you've completed the survey, you'll have the option to enter your details separately to be included in the Dave Keighley bursary draw where five members will each receive £300 towards an industry training course of their choice — funded by the Dave Keighley Bursary. 🎓

Takes just 5 minutes 👇
👉 Closes 31st May

Haven't received your survey link? Drop us an email at [email protected]

21/05/2026

Our GM - Hannah visited PLASA Leeds last week - what a great day!

Backup - The Technical Entertainment Charity delivered a brilliant session on health and financial resilience for freelancers. They're also actively looking for new ways to support the freelance community through webinars, information and projects. If you've got ideas, get in touch with them! 💡

The Power of Events also had two fantastic sessions - their school engagement programme and a really thoughtful succession planning seminar hosted by Bryan Raven, exploring how those stepping away from the industry can continue to contribute through mentorship and advice.

Thanks to the PLASA team for another brilliant show and to both Back Up Tech and Power of Events for delivering such valuable sessions. See you at the next one! 👋