Events industry talent crisis driven by long hours and job insecurity – report

The UK's live events industry faces a talent crisis driven by unsustainable working conditions rather than a shortage of skilled workers, as younger professionals increasingly reject long hours and job insecurity. Research indicates that Brexit and the pandemic exposed deep structural issues regarding workforce retention and limited diversity, prompting calls for clearer career pathways and stronger university-industry collaboration to attract new talent.

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All articles from 7 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.