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EventNewsDXB

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EventNewsDXB is your weekly podcast focussing on the business of events in Dubai, the UAE and across MENA. Powered by -45dB, it features candid conversations, practical insights and and on-the-ground perspectives from the people behind the region’s most exciting live experiences. I host it - I'm Ian Carless and I've worked in both the event and television production industry for over 25 years. SUPPORT US! It takes time and effort to put the podcast together, but I hope it's worth something to you. If it is, please consider supporting us. Contact us for details

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Episodes

Ean Thorley: From MTV to Mega Events! A 30-Year Journey in Entertainment 12.02.2025 30:25

EventNewsDXB Ep.5 - Ean Thorley: From MTV to Mega Events! A 30-Year Journey in Entertainment. EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. In this episode, Ean Thorley , founder of Whatever Live , talks to EventNewsDXB host, Ian Carless, about his journey from MTV intern to Executive Producer of some of the world’s biggest music award shows. From launchi...

Dan Bolton: Candid Reflections on Surviving Adversity 04.02.2025 31:40

EventNewsDXB Ep.4 - Dan Bolton: Candid Reflections on Surviving Adversity EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. Join host Ian Carless and guest Dan Bolton as they explore Dan's transformative journey in Dubai's dynamic event industry, showcasing his resilience through challenges and setbacks. From his humble beginnings as a circus perfor...

Stefan Wieland: Navigating the Middle East Event Industry 28.01.2025 33:45

EventNewsDXB Ep 1 - Stefan Wieland: Navigating the Middle East Event Industry EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. Host Ian Carless talks to one of Dubai's most prominent event figures, Stefan Wieland , about a career spanning over two decades, including the creation of ' EINO ' - the Events Industry Night Out - a thriving event in...

Mark Breakspear: From Snowboarding to Event Excellence 28.01.2025 28:54

EventNewsDXB Ep 2 - Mark Breakspear: From Snowboarding to Event Excellence EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. Join host Ian Carless and DLC Event's Mark Breakspear as he recounts his progression from snowboard instructor to Sales and Operations Manager, where he's played a pivotal role in the rise of DLC Events as a leader in simultan...

Tyler Davis-Smith: From Stage to Spotlight & Turning Adversity Into Success 28.01.2025 33:39

EventNewsDXB Ep.3 - Tyler Davis-Smith: From Stage to Spotlight & Turning Adversity Into Success. EventNewsDXB is supported by Warehouse Four - Dubai's best independent event venue. Join host Ian Carless as he talks to Tyler Davis-Smith , founder of Energie Entertainment , about his journey from aspiring performer in the UK to building a thriving entertainment agency in Dubai. Hear how he...