As part of its ongoing merger activities and in response to the end of year departure of Ruth Rossington, Executive Director in Europe, PLASA has taken the opportunity to restructure its management team to ensure it continues to move the organization forward while progressing a wide range of projects of benefit to members. With effect from 1 October 2011, a new company structure will be put in … [Read more...]
New Rules for Working with Tallescopes Announced
There now follows a press statement from ABTT regarding the use of Tallescopes reprinted in full to ensure accuracy: After discussion amongst the Tallescope Working Party – which comprises representatives from SOLT, TMA and a range of UK theatre industry organisations, members of the HSE and the manufacturers of the Tallescope, Aluminium Access Products – the ABTT, on behalf of the industry, … [Read more...]
PLASA-ESTA elections usher in a new era
In preparation for their merger on 1 January 2011, PLASA and ESTA have just completed month-long elections for positions on the European and North American Regional Boards and the over-arching Governing Body. The elections usher in a new Governance structure for both Associations as they unite under the PLASA name: the two Regional Boards will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day affairs in … [Read more...]
Votes Underway In Milestone PLASA-ESTA Elections
With plans for the merger between ESTA and PLASA now in their final stages, the elections for places on the new North American and European Regional Boards, and the over-arching Governing Body, got underway on 1 October. The elections are a unique milestone in the merger of the two Associations, as this is the first time that ESTA and PLASA Members will vote simultaneously to elect … [Read more...]
PLASA And ESTA Vote To Merge
PLASA, the lead body for those working in the live events, entertainment and communication industries worldwide and ESTA, the principal trade association for the entertainment services and technology industries in North America, have voted to merge their two organisations. The announcement comes on the back of lengthy consultations with both sets of memberships which concluded recently in a … [Read more...]
