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We promise not to put you to sleep as we spice up a dry topic, contracts! Contracts are those multipage nightmares we event managers have to trawl through to ensure we’re a) getting the best value for money, b) getting what we actually asked for and c) not getting a bunch of stuff we didn’t need or want at all! Behind the Clipboard is recorded on First Nations land, Whadjuk Noongar boodjar in Boorloo, (Perth) Western Australia. We pay our respects to our First Nations people across Australia. 

Today’s masterclass is on a handy little skill called Show Calling! It’s a role used in large scale events where there’s a plethora of multimedia and talent happening in the room. I’m talking live cameras, several screens with varied content, music, speeches, MCs and performers such as dancers, stilt walkers and singers. Show Calling is essentially being in the control room. You’re the conductor. You’re mic’d up to a headset and calling the shots of what’s going to happen and when. Let's find out if this role is for you This podcast is recorded on First Nations land, Whadjuk Noongar boodjar in Boorloo, Western Australia and we pay our respects to our First Nations people.  

When you run a large scale event which focuses its formalities and entertainment on stage, you need a tightly run ship to ensure it all goes to plan. From timing, audio visual, and coordinating talent, to wrangling MCs, sound checks and stage plots; your approach to Stage Management plays a pivotal role in getting it right.  So today we’re going to give you the ins and outs on how to stage manage like a BOSS!   This podcast is recorded on Whadjuk Noongar boodjar with respect to our First Nations people.

Once the event's over and your feet have recovered from 38,000 steps in one day, you have one final job to do...the post event report! This is a gem of a task which will help your future-self infinitely; especially if you're repeating the event. Post-event reporting has a few facets to it. Tune in we'll have you recording your successes and improvements like a pro! This podcast is recorded on Whadjuk Noongar boodjar with respect to our First Nations people.

Known Associates Events, where Mel and Tam spend every day dreaming up cool stuff for their clients, is the event company powering Behind the Clipboard Podcast. This year Known Associates turned 15 – that’s right, they’re moody, erratic teens who like to party and break all the rules. Mel’s putting Founder and Director, Tamara Cook, in the hot seat, touching on all the behind the scenes goss that got the company to where it is today. It's been a journey! Visit us at www.knownassociates.com.au We'd love to hear from you! Tam and Mel xx This podcast is recorded on Whadjuk Noongar boodjar with respect to our First Nations people.

Did you know that key team briefings can make or break your event? Often in the chaos before doors open it seems like you don't have time for a briefing - INCORRECT. Making sure everyone on the event site is across the purpose, movements and core details of the event is essential. Yes, you may have sent out run sheets and emails etc. but the briefing is when you know the messages sent, are the messages received. Word. Let's check out the who, the what and the where of those lil' pow wows that will make all the difference to the success of your event.       

We all know the best events build a brand we can all get around. A brand that sticks in our minds and doesn't leave until we jump on that ticketing website and get it get it! (Did someone say Fyre Festival?) Tam and Mel take you through the do's and don'ts of creating an event brand, from choosing the name and colour scheme, to the applications and places to market your collateral. Giddyup!

Seasoned Event Directors Mel and Tam talk about everything from sleep routines to post event meltdowns, errr I mean reporting, in this deep dive into our event day rituals. We're joined by special guest host, Justine Peovitis from Known Associates, to ask us all the curly questions. www.knownassociates.com.au

Tam and Mel share all their well-worn tips for conducting the perfect venue site visit. Checking for power access, clean and working toilets or whether or not you can turn off a noisy water fountain are just some of the traps people fall into when they haven't thought it all through. This Ep is checklist GOLD for novice event planners! We finish the Ep off with a whiz through some of our favourite venues in sunny Perth, Western Australia!

This is a horror story. An Australian horror story. It's about an event that went all kinds of wrong because the ultimate Audio Visual measures were simply not met.  But don't dispair! We're dropping all the tips and tricks we've learnt along the way so you don't suffer the horror we've endured and your next event can be AH-MAZING!    With love, Mel and Tam xo

We know that in-person events are irreplaceable. You just can't beat human interaction, sensory experiences, socialising with chef-made food and drinks and the subtle picking up on body language cues. All the nuances of face to face events simply cannot be reproduced through a screen. HOWEVER, we live in a world with Covid-19 and it just won't leave us TF alone! Here are some tips to either go hybrid or virtual, complete with all the traps for new players.

We are bidding goodbye to 2021 by answering a few questions from you, our stellar Behind the Clipboard family! We're also reflecting on our favourite eps of this season and giving you a sneak peek into Season 6, coming  in 2022. Come visit us at www.knownassociates.com.au for all the blogs on event tips to get you through to the next season. Happy New Year everybody! Tam and Mel xx

Through heart attacks both metaphorically and physically, Lala pivoted to create a whole new business during the Covid-19 downturn. Her inspirational, raw chat goes deep into the things she discovered were important to her, and how she took scary negative experiences and turned them into new goals and successes. This ep is a must for our event industry professionals who've had to roll with the punches to survive. Find the fabulous world of Lala at @lalaforbusiness @laladesign

How much food is enough? What sort of food matches my event style? What do I feed the gluten free, nut free, vegetarians?? Find out all the insider tips for feeding your guests with industry expert, Tiana Rowe from Perth's very successful Ultimo Catering.

Event Artillery - Sofa so good ;) From working full-time for others whilst building their business from the ground up, Event Artillery is smashing the Perth market when it comes to luxury event hire items. They bring that certain somethin' somethin' to events which immediately adds global sophistication and flair. In our chat we unearth what you need to know when fitting out your event space and we get the lowdown on trends and what's to come in 2022! Find Event Artillery at @eventartillery eventartillery.com.au

Blake Williams is a master of music and a regular host on TV, radio and our stages, delivering the tunes, musical theatre and MC gigs. He's a great friend of the pod and we're thrilled to have him back to talk about the current music scene in events, and the rollercoaster journey he's been on throughout 2020 and 2021, culminating in Williams Creative Company and the incredible TV show, The Scene, on Foxtel.

Auctions and Raffles and Pledges, oh my! Tim Gossage; a legend of our small screens in the sporting arena for over 30 years, and pivotal on radio and special events as an MC and auctioneer. We were honoured to have him in the studio for a frank chat about the best way to hold charity auctions, from being entertaining to raising those dollar dollar bills!

Come on a short and sharp journey with our latest intern, Terence, as he dives into the world of an internship with Known Associates Events in 2021. Tez has some top tips for students on how to get the most out of your internship, applying for the internship that's right for you and how to get your foot in the door. We loved having Terence work with us and this chat is a treasure trove of gold for those of you considering an event management internship.

Following the mantra of ensuring design gives an event its own unique identity this duo have combined their skills in interior design, floristry and project management to direct creative installations and experiences within WA’s events and visual merchandising industries. This is an in-depth discussion about the inner workings of our industry; what it really takes, cowboy operators, and how we can band together and share knowledge to create a more consistent and superior craft world-wide.

  Say cheese! The man behind the lens at Adept Photo Booths is pushing the boundaries and creating "photo experiences" at events. With more than 10 years of industry experience, Colin has certainly kept his plate full in the activation of event spaces across Perth from galas to corporate events and everything in between. Want to know how you can capture an event's memorable moments with something besides your smartphone? Headphones on and jump into shot for this episode of Behind the Clipboard!