Workshop Event – How to Become a Financially Savvy Freelancer
Backup Tech, The BACK LOUNGE and UK Live Event Freelancers Forum, launch How to Become a Financially Savvy Freelancer, a series…
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Tickets on sale for Backup Tech’s The Fabulous Village Fete
The Backup Parish Council are delighted to announces that tickets for The Fabulous Village Fete, renamed for this year in…
Companies and individuals step up to fundraise for Backup Tech and support those working in the technical side of the Entertainment Industry!
The start of 2025 has seen companies and individuals looking to do their part in fundraising and raising awareness for…
Backup’s latest podcast – host Sarah James talks with Freelancer and Backup Recipient, Jayne Ross
In the latest ‘Backstage With Backup’ Podcast (Episode 7), host Sarah James is in conversation with Freelancer Jayne Ross, who…
Save the date for The Fabulous Village Fete!
Backup Tech’s annual summertime day of fun and frivolity, this year renamed The Fabulous Village Fete in celebration of Adam…
Backup Tech announced as official charity partner for the 2025 Event Production Show
Backup Tech, the UK’s leading technical entertainment charity, is excited to announce its participation as the official charity partner at…
Backup Tech celebrates three brand new partners
The live events industry is full of passionate caring people who go above and beyond, and Backup Partners are a…
WME BikeFest Spain 2025
We Make Events annual fundraiser BikeFest Spain is back for 2025!Say goodbye to the January blues and hello to sunny…
DiGiCo Rental Company of the Year Quiz Night, back with a bang, raising £7,000 for Backup Tech!
The bang was provided by the starter’s pistol as the ‘Day at the Races’ themed quiz night got underway. The…
Our latest podcast ‘Recovery Is Not A Bad Word’
Backstage With Backup Podcast Episode 6: Recovery Is Not A Bad Word The latest episode in our series, has host…
Successful PLASA Show 2024 raises welcome funds for industry charity, Backup Tech
The Backup Tech team was thrilled to once again be part of the #WeMakeEvents hub at the PLASA Show 2024….
Backup Tech introduces 2024 Backup Ambassadors
Backup Tech is delighted to announce the latest Backup Ambassadors. Backup Trustee, Koy Neminathan, has overseen the Ambassador programme and…
Backup’s latest podcast a discussion on neurodiversity in our industry
As part of our Podcast series, we are sharing a behind the scenes conversation between one Senior Mix and Spatial…
Backup Tech hosts reimagined, interactive wellbeing seminar at the PLASA Show 2024
Backup is always excited to be at the PLASA Show and this year is no exception. Meet the Backup team at…
10th anniversary sees Backup Village Fete raise record breaking £56,300!
For one glorious day, on July 11th, the industry came together at the Backup Village Fete to raise much needed…
John Simpson Continues to Support Backup with Generous Bequest
John Simpson was a force to be reckoned with, a passionate collaborator and true pioneer of the theatre industry. Chair…
Backup supports Neurodiversity Celebration Week!
It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week and with your help, we want to help change the narrative to understand, accept and celebrate…
The Village Fete is back and it’s going to be bigger and better than before!
Thursday July 11th will see Backup Tech’s The Village Fete return to Daytona Sandown Park in Surrey for more fun…
Save The Date – Backup Village Fete
The event date you have all been waiting for! Backup’s industry event of the year, in its new name (previously…
BikeFest’s third Spanish ride on target to raise £20k for Backup Tech
The end of January saw BikeFest return to Spain for the third year, with 18 intrepid riders cycling a challenging…
Celebrating our heroes: Backup Tech honours supporters for extraordinary fundraising initiatives
As the year draws to a close, Backup Tech warmly acknowledges the exceptional individuals whose unwavering dedication and adventurous spirit…
This is Your Charity
Backup’s latest podcast see’s host Sarah James interview Backup Chair, Piers Shepperd Sarah talks with Piers about his role in…
PROMOTING PEACE OF MIND
Backup recently had the privilege to contribute to Access All Areas magazine article on ‘Promoting Peace Of Mind’ Jess Allan,…
‘Are You OK? ‘ article in Access All Areas Magazine by Backup Chair, Piers Shepperd
Access All Areas magazine kindly offered Backup the opportunity to share what Backup is all about to their readers. Piers…
LSi Magazine Reviews Kart-Fest 2023
Claire Beeson joins the Backup Parish Council to sample the charity’s latest fundraising initiative… Do you keep hearing about Backup’s…
Backup Tech makes welcome return to #WeMakeEvents Support Hub, and hosts Neurodiversity Session at PLASA 2023
Backup is once again delight to be the lead charity on the #WeMakeEvents Support Hub at this year’s PLASA Show…
Backup Tech Announces Koy Neminathan as New Trustee
Backup is delighted to announce well-known industry figure, Koy Neminathan, as a new trustee of the organisation and head of…
The Parish of Backup’s Village Fete raises an incredible £50,000
Newly named and twice as much fun, Kart-Fest evolves and raises more money to help the industry than ever before…
Backup launches Are You OK? campaign to support mental wellbeing industry-wide
This year’s Kart-Fest, The Village Fete saw Backup launch Are You OK?, a campaign aimed at raising further awareness of mental health…
Celebrating our ‘Backup Partners’ – ETC
“We love that Backup can offer different types and levels of support. They listen to what is needed for the…
Backup launches new podcast series
This week sees the first episode of Backstage with Backup, a new series of podcasts designed to let you know…
Kart-Fest 2023 brings promise of Village Fete fun and frolics, and mental health support
Backup is set to bring together over 300 live event industry fellows for its annual summer fund raiser Kart-Fest ‘The…
Backup Challenge – Sherry Coenen
Sherry Coenen is taking the plunge in aid of Backup, swimming 4miles in open water! Sherry will be taking part…
CHAUVET Professional and 5 Star sponsor Kart-Fest 2023
Kart-Fest 2023 is all set to be the biggest and the best Backup has ever held. Not only will the…
Backup Challenge – Eightyseven Training
Eightyseven Training’s Chrissy Holloway is taking on Mt. Snowdon for her Backup Challenge! Chrissy is embarking on a fundraising hike…
Backup Challenge – Greg Westwood
Greg Westwood is challenging himself to run 100K in one day in aid of Backup! Greg will be running from…
Calling All Freelance Crew!
Did you know you can get FREE Mental Health First Aider Training? Our goal for our industry, is to have…
Kartfest 2023 tickets now on sale!
Backup is delighted to officially declare Kartfest -The Village Fete, open! Tickets are now on sale to the live events…
Save the date for Kart-Fest 2023!
Backup is delighted to announce the much-anticipated date for this year’s Kart-Fest, and ThursdayJuly 6th is the day to get…
Get MHFAider trained in 2023!
If your a freelancer you can get FREE Mental Health First Aid training via Backup’s AJ Bursary For all the…
Backup Chair joins BikeFest 2023
In just a few days Backup Chair, Piers Shepperd, will be donning his cycling shorts and joining the group of…
November Dates Announced for Mental Health First Aider Training
FREE Mental Health First Aider training for Freelancers working in the technical entertainment industry! Just as you can become physically…
The Backup Pumpkin Challenge is back for 2022!
Get your carving kits out and let your Halloween creativity run wild in the Backup Pumpkin Challenge, which is back…
Backup Photographic Competition 2022
Backup Tech is delighted to announce an exciting new initiative, the Backup Photographic Competition, capturing live entertainment, the people that…
Backup returns to #WeMakeEvents Well-being and Support Hub at PLASA 2022
Backup is delighted to be the lead charity on the #WeMakeEvents Well-being and Support Hub at this year’s PLASA Show…
Calling Freelancers – Register for FREE MHFA Training
FREE Mental Health First Aider training for Freelancers working in the technical entertainment industry! Just as you can become physically…
#WeMakeEvents to host BikeFest 2022 and raise funds for Backup and other industry charities
#WeMakeEvents invites keen cyclists from across the events and entertainment industry to sign up for BikeFest 2022, which will take…
Backup launches new Mental Health First Aider logo
Following in the footsteps of other industries that have taken steps to raise awareness of the importance of Mental Health,…
Backup welcomes new trustees and team members
With the growth in Backup’s remit over the past couple of years and the resulting additional workload, the charity is…
Kartfest 2022 – A celebration for the industry and a fantastic fundraiser for Backup
The atmosphere was electric yesterday at Daytona Sandown Park as the industry gathered for thefirst Kartfest in three years. With…
July Dates for FREE MHFA Training for Freelancers
FREE Mental Health First Aider training for Freelancers in July! Sign up for our AJ Bursary for Free MHFA training…
Grab Your Running Shoes and Lycra – Backup Announces the Roadie Games for Kartfest 2022
Backup is delighted to announce that running (or perhaps stumbling!) alongside this year’s Kartfest will be the inaugural Roadie Games….
Backup joins forces with big drop
Backup – the Technical Entertainment Charity and Big Drop, award winning brewers of alcohol-free beer, are joining forces to generate wider…
Get ready to press your pedal to the metal – backup’s kartfest is back!
It’s been two long years, but it’s time to pull on your racing suits, don your helmets and get back…
Backup newsletter winter 2021
Read all the latest news from Backup in our Winter 2021 Newsletter
Backup pumpkin challenge back for 2021
The #BackupPumpkinChallenge is on again this year, for full details on the creative competition and its categories click here
Backup launch aj bursary for mental health first aider training
Backup launches free Mental Health First Aider course at PLASA 2021 Backup recognises the need to positively communicate with our…
Backup newsletter summer 2021
Read all the latest news from Backup in our Summer 2021 Newsletter
Backup launches free helpline
Industry charity Backup has long recognised the technical entertainment industry as an exciting, but challenging place to work and is…
Backup joins in funding for free bursaries for addiction and recovery aware training workshop
TPG – Tour Production Group have commissioned Music Support to create and deliver an Addiction and Recovery Aware training workshop. TPG and Music…
Breaking news in aid of backup – amazing artistic collaboration nft auction starts today!
1/1 CHARITY NFT FEATURING VISUALS BY 3D ARTIST EXTRAWEG & A LOOP OF MICK JAGGER’S NEW TRACK ‘EAZY SLEAZY’ WITH…
Industry Collectives Mount New Initiatives in Support of Backup
This month, two industry collectives have mounted new initiatives to raise awareness of the live industry’s ongoing battle to stay…
We Need Crew – Move for Crew Campaign in March
WeNeedCrew need you to #MoveForCrew In aid of raising donations and awareness of the impact that this pandemic is having on…
Backup Announce Round 3 of Hardship Fund
Backup – The Technical Entertainment Charity has now completed Round 2 and announces a Round 3 of the Backup Hardship…
Backup Newsletter Autumn 2020
Read all the latest news from Backup in our Autumn 2020 Newsletter
Backup Hardship Fund Update
Backup – The Technical Entertainment Charity has now completed Round 1 and announces a Round 2 of the newly launched…
Goboplus.com supports backup with new gobo releases
GoboPlus.com has partnered with Rosco to bring to market a new range of gobos in support of our technical entertainment charity,…
Backup Announces Hardship Fund
In light of the devastating impact of COVID-19, Backup – The Technical Entertainment Charity, is announcing the creation of a separate initial Hardship Fund
Backup Pumpkin Challenge Back for 2020
The #BackupPumpkinChallenge is on again this year, for full details on the design competition and its categories click here
West end stars and theatre’s technical entertainment companies come together to support industry family
Each Wednesday from 9th to 30th September, a dazzling line-up of the West End’s most well-loved singers will perform alongside some of theatre’s top musicians in West End Unplugged
Backup Newsletter Summer 2020
Read all the latest news from Backup in our Summer 2020 Newsletter
Backup Trustee Alan Jacobi lvo
It is with profound sadness that Backup has lost one of its founding members and most valued Trustees – Alan…
Backup autumn 2019 newsletter
Read all the latest news from Backup in our Autumn 2019 Newsletter
Nomadic numpties return from mongol rally with over £6,000 for backup
After ten weeks on the road, having covered over 18,000 miles in their trusty car Poppy, which some might think…
Backup Pumpkin Challenge 2019
Here is an excuse to unleash your creativity in aid of Backup! Backup is launching the Backup Pumpkin Challenge, a competition to help raise awareness of the Charity.
Kartfest 2019 Backup’s most successful event to date
Five years on from the original 14 teams and £7,000 raised, Kartfest 2019 sold out in less than two weeks with 34 teams taking part.