Behind The Clipboard Expert Event Tips

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!  

Shine the good cutlery and glasses, we're talking all things event managers should know when inviting foodie bloggers to your opening events. Georgia Wiley's TikTok handle, Perth Feast, is screaming towards 20 thousand followers in just three short months. She shares her tips on how to work with food bloggers to get the most out of your food based launch and showcase events. She also gives us her top tips for using TikTok for business. Yes. You. Can! https://www.knownassociates.com.au/blog/2021/10/4/top-5-bottomless-brunch-spots-to-visit-this-weekend

We had Cassie Silver in the green room to chat about Silver Lining + Co, her videography company, and her top tips for planning an event video which will work for YOUR event. Gasp! Are we doing away with must-have shot lists?  We also discuss choosing an MC that's right for your event and a bunch of other random topics. It gets personal like only Cass can!  

Talent, advice and a whole lot of laughs! Ezereve's angelic voice blends perfectly with the sublime vocals of Reilly Craig to form Champagne Duo. A musical repertoire boasting a list of the greats and a humorous edge to match, these two have taken WA by storm and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. Let’s take a stroll down the aisle of their journey so far; learn how this duo came to be, get the tricks of the trade on promoting yourself as an artist and get the lowdown on why Champagne Duo should make an appearance at your next event.

It's always happy hour when Adam's mixing up a killer cocktail! The creative Director of Cocktail Gastronomy, Crafted and Lucky Chans talks business success and all things shaken and stirred for creating out-of-this-world cocktails paired with cuisine; you’ll be surprised at just how simple then can be! Wanna spice up your Friday night drinks with home delivered cocktails, or need an expert opinion on the hottest cocktail bars on the scene, then this ep’s got your name written all over it. Pull up a barstool and let’s look behind the clipboard…

Emily drops in to tell us all about getting people hooked on the sweet stuff, and keeping them there. If you're thinking about starting up your own events industry side-hustle, this ep's for you! Sweetcart is the most darling dose of old-fashioned charm for parties and events. Artisanal fairy floss served from the most ‘grammable cart comes in outrageous flavours such as Spicy Margarita and Apple Pie, with edible flowers or gold dusting to top things off!

Tamara's in the Green Room interviewing two of her team who began as interns at Known Associates Events and are now experienced and respected professionals in the events industry in full time managerial roles. Meg and Giorgia share their highs and lows and tips on getting that dream internship, which can (and should) lead to the dream professional position!

We're in the Green Room with one of Perth's premier performers, Cathrine Summers. Her voice is silk, her smile, French perfume and her presence, ever so seductive. Cathrine shares her array of performance capabilities, insider tips for booking talent - especially for brides, and graces us with La Vie En Rose to finish. Heavenly. You're in for a divine treat this episode, BTC squad. Enjoy!

The girls are back in the covid-safe studio to chat about why in-person, face to face, shoulder to shoulder events are so needed, now more than ever! We can't build relationships over zoom. We can't recall stories of hilarious encounters unless we've experienced it in the flesh. Business is built on relationships and relationships are built on shared experiences, kinship and trust - you know, the kind of trust you get from looking someone directly in the eye and having real human contact. We discuss all this more.