The Power of Events, the not for profit organisation launched in 2023 to provide better understanding, respect and value for the UK Events Industry, is thrilled to announce the expansion of its UK Schools Engagement Programme into the Bath & Bristol region.
This unique initiative is connecting thousands of young people with the dynamic world of events, providing insights, inspiration and career pathways into the industry.
In its first academic year 24-25, it engaged 106,000+ young people through 350 school visits, across East of England, Birmingham, South Coast and Hertfordshire regions – a Year 1 Report is now published: www.thepowerofevents.org/schools-engagement-programme/
With ambassador registration now live on the Schools Engagement Programme portal www.schools.thepowerofevents.org industry professionals in the Bath & Bristol region are invited to sign up and support the next generation of talent by volunteering as little as an hour to the initiative. The first wave of school engagements will begin before Christmas across the region, with the aim of reaching 10,000+ young people in the first year.
Bryan Raven, Strategic Advisor to The Power of Events, commented: “Having recently moved to the area I have a vested interest in this next phase. The launch of the Bath & Bristol region marks a continuous expansion in one of our core projects. With the incredible support of our ambassadors and sponsors, we look forward to making a lasting impact across this vital Creative Hub in the West Country.”
This programme expansion for 2025-6 is made possible with sponsorship from leading event industry organisations across Bath & Bristol:
- Bray Leino Events, Live Insurance & Crew Cover, MUTI Live, REM Events, SLX, Stage Electrics, The Event Safety Shop
The Power of Events has already announced 3 new regions coming online in the autumn of 2025 – Manchester/Liverpool/Cheshire, Edinburgh and most recently London, with a projection of engaging over 250,000 young people by the end of 2026.
To kick off the London region, The Power of Events is inviting event industry professionals to an exclusive launch reception on 1st October at the Amex Lounge in The O2 – numbers are limited so please register here: https://linktr.ee/thepowerofevents
This event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the programme and how to get involved as a volunteer schools ambassador, as well as network with the programme sponsors alongside the wider organisation’s supporters and partners.
