🎤 Moingo News Weekly: Comedy Culture, Greener Festivals & AV Career Moves
From sustainable festival leadership to the rise of comedy nights and career-boosting AV resources, this week’s roundup takes a look at how the live events and production world is evolving in 2025 and beyond.
Here’s what you need to know — plus practical Moingo insights to help you stay ahead.
✨ Comedy is King: 1 in 5 Brits Choose Laughs Over Lounges
The UK’s live comedy scene is on fire, with a recent study showing that 1 in 5 Brits now choose a comedy show as their top night-out preference. This signals a cultural shift away from passive entertainment toward interactive, social live experiences.
As comedy events grow in popularity, venues and promoters are finding new opportunities to offer informal, high-energy alternatives to traditional theatre or music programming.
🔗 Reference: [Live Nation UK Comedy Trends Report (2024)] (link unavailable publicly, internal reporting from comedy promoters)
💡 Moingo Insight:
Comedy nights are a low-lift, high-engagement win for venues and agencies alike. Consider integrating them into mixed-format events or pop-ups to tap into this rising demand.
🌱 AEG Europe Earns Greener Festival Certification
AEG Europe’s major London festivals, including BST Hyde Park and All Points East, have officially received Greener Festival certifications — recognising their commitment to sustainable practices across waste, transport, energy and food services.
From reusable cup systems to clean power initiatives, these festivals are proving that eco-friendly doesn’t mean less immersive — it’s part of the brand experience.
🔗 Source: Event Industry News – AEG Europe Sustainability Milestone
💡 Moingo Insight:
Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have” — it’s a booking factor. Planners and clients are asking questions, so make sure your event credentials are part of the pitch.
🌍 2025 Planning Trends: Destination Venues & Unique Spaces
According to Cvent’s 2025 European Planner Report, event organisers are increasingly seeking unusual, off-the-beaten-path venues to surprise and delight attendees. Whether it’s a vineyard in Portugal or a rooftop in Stockholm, experience-led venue selection is at the heart of forward-thinking planning.
Planners are also prioritising wellness spaces, hybrid capabilities and built-in sustainability features — reinforcing the demand for flexible, inspiring environments.
🔗 Source: Cvent 2025 Planner Sourcing Trends Report
💡 Moingo Insight:
If you’re a venue or DMC, now’s the time to highlight what makes your space different. If you’re an agency, think global but design localised — experiential is the new default.
📘 New AV Career Guide: Your Dream Job in AV by Denise Hughes
AV and production career coach Denise Hughes has released Your Dream Job in AV, a new career development guide aimed at both industry newcomers and seasoned pros. It covers everything from networking to interview prep, offering real-world advice that bridges the gap between tech talent and thriving careers.
Whether you’re looking to step up into a new freelance tier or guide a junior team member, it’s a valuable tool.
🔗 Source: Your Dream Job in AV – Available via AV Career Lab
💡 Moingo Insight:
We need new talent — and we need to keep it. Resources like this can help employers upskill their teams and give freelancers the confidence to grow their careers.
🧭 Final Thoughts
The events industry is evolving fast — driven by changing audience expectations, environmental accountability, and new career pathways. Whether you’re planning a sustainable festival, sourcing a far-flung venue, or navigating your AV journey, there’s one clear message: the future is immersive, intentional, and more connected than ever.
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