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The live events industry is at Red Alert!

The events supply chain is on the brink of collapse and urgently needs more support to survive the Covid-19 crisis.

Join the growing collective of organisations, companies and freelancers to get our industry’s voice heard and increase our chances of receiving further support.

You can play your part by posting social media content, writing to government, and attending planned outdoor activities on 11 August 2020.

We’re PLASA, the association and community at the heart of the events and entertainment technology industry

Through our membership services and commercial activities, we provide a voice and platform for professionals who supply technology and creative solutions to live entertainment, theatre and events. Explore our membership services to see how PLASA can support you and your business.

We would like to reassure you that PLASA are working normally during the Covid-19 outbreak, with the team working remotely and supporting our members in every way we can. Click here to find out how are our services are being affected.

OUR Latest News

#WeMakeEvents enters Red Alert with backing of leading industry organisations

#WeMakeEvents now has the collaborative support of 17 trade bodies and several more production companies and manufacturers. The Red Alert phase will see planned activities across London and the UK on the evening of Tuesday 11 August.

PLASA illustrate scale of events sector jobs at risk

Working to support government officials in understanding the unique issues facing the events industry, PLASA has produced two infographics illustrating how the events supply chain will be impacted without further government support.

Coronavirus resources

To support members and the wider industry, PLASA has been communicating with the government, campaigning for the best interests of the industry and sharing relevant resources as they emerge.

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PLASA TRADE SHOWS

PLASA Show
Olympia London, 5-7 September 2021

Our flagship industry event in the UK’s cultural capital, setting the stage for international brands across lighting, audio, AV, rigging and staging.

PLASA Focus Leeds
Royal Armouries, 11-12 May 2021

The northern epicentre for live entertainment technology, increasingly popular for its friendly networking and product debuts.

PLASA MEDIA

Market leading publications for the entertainment technology industry

PLASA publishes the industry leading titles Light & Sound International (LSi) and Lighting&Sound America (LSA), providing intelligent and engaging coverage of the latest projects, product and business developments.