Freddie Sparrow interviews the great and the good from the events world about their experiences, and learnings.
When Sh*t Goes Wrong At Events
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Freddie Sparrow interviews the great and the good from the events world about their experiences, and learnings.
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10/5/2023
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May 13, 2026
Ep. 24 - Neil Bainbridge, Founder of Neighbourhood and Director of Shindig
<p>This week <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-sparrow-7b1606162/">Freddie Sparrow</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-bainbridge-51b5a134/">Neil Bainbridge</a> — the founder of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/neighbourhood-pr/" target="_self">Neighbourhood</a> and the driving force behind Newcastle clubbing institution <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/shindig-events/" target="_self">Shindig Events</a> — for one of the most candid conversations we've had on the show.</p><p><br></p><p>Neil doesn't hold back. A flooded city centre site that nearly wiped out the business. A warehouse roof that peeled clean off the night of an event. And a property owner who nearly pulled the plug on a major brand activation the night before it was due to happen.</p><p><br></p><p>What comes through in all of it is a simple principle: be honest with your crowd, be straight with your suppliers, and build a network you can actually call on when things go sideways.</p><p><br></p><p>If you work in events, at any level, this one's worth your time.🎧 Listen now via the link in the comments.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Vento Insurance — specialists in protecting live events when sh*t goes wrong. For event insurance advice, email <a href="mailto:hello@ventoinsurance.com" target="_self">hello@ventoinsurance.com</a></p>
April 22, 2026
Ep. 23 - Nick Morgan, Founder and CEO of WeGroup
<p>A brand-new episode of WHEN SH*T GOES WRONG AT EVENTS is live, and this week Freddie Sparrow is joined by Nick Morgan, Founder and CEO of WeGroup, the UK’s largest independent festival producer.</p><p>From losing huge sums as a promoter to building one of the UK’s best-known independent event operations businesses, Nick shares an honest account of how failure, resilience, and experience shaped his journey.</p><p>The conversation covers everything from financial risk and crisis management to team building, event safety, and why independent festivals matter so much. Nick also makes a strong case for better protection of the independent festival ecosystem, arguing that without real support, the wider cultural and economic value of live events is at risk. Honest, sharp, and full of behind-the-scenes insight, this is a must-listen for anyone working in events.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Vento Insurance — specialists in protecting live events when sh*t goes wrong. For event insurance advice, email <a href="mailto:hello@ventoinsurance.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">hello@ventoinsurance.com</a></p><p>#EventsIndustry #Ticketing #LiveMusic #EventProfessionals #Podcast</p>
March 25, 2026
Ep. 22 - Live at AIF Festival Congress - Millie Devereux and Jamie Tagg
<p>Episode 22 - Live at AIF Festival Congress with Millie Devereux and Jamie Tagg.</p><p>Welcome to Series 3 of When Sh*t Goes Wrong at Events - the podcast giving listeners a backstage pass to the often unheard stories of event organising.</p><p>In this episode, host Freddie Sparrow sits down with Millie Devereux from We Group and Jamie Tagg from Mighty Hoopla, live at the AIF Festival Congress and in front of an audience, for the very first time! The three compare notes on all things events, the good the bad and the ugly, and from both sides - Millie is in production, and Jamie is a promoter, and Freddie, well he’s an insurance broker now (although he’s still an event organiser at heart), so it’s a nice, balanced view.</p><p>Together they talk through the 4 T’s - toilets, traffic, talent and tickets - as well as some entertaining moments in their lives behind the scenes of events, and career highlights!</p><p>This episode is sponsored by Vento Insurance - specialists in protecting live events when sh*t goes wrong. For event insurance advice, email <a href="mailto:hello@ventoinsurance.com">hello@ventoinsurance.com</a>.</p>
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