If you find yourself dancing in a field at a festival this summer, then chances are, it will be one of Jon Drape's events. 

Jon is a real heavyweight in the UK and European festival and events scene. He’s the founder of Engine no4, the team responsible for the production of some of your favourite festivals and events including, The Warehouse Project, Parklife, Escape to Freight Island, Snowbombing, Bluedot, Kendal Calling, Festival number 6 and  Lost village to name a few.  

In the episode we dig into his journey and experiences and learn more about how he built his empire of events and clients. Jon shares some great stories too-which will give you a unique insight into the life of a busy festival director. It’s not all fun and games!


Topics
 Introduction to the events industry
Working alongside iconic Manchester bands
Taking on the infamous Hacienda nightclub
Building lifelong relationships 
Making a stamp on the scene
Becoming a festival specialist
Transitioning from club events to large scale festivals
Expanding a festival portfolio
The inception of The Warehouse Project
Overcoming challenges with Festival Number 6
Redefining the offering at music festivals
Taking on the food and beverage industry
Combining expertise 
Creating a permanent space long term sustainability
Building new ventures during the pandemic
Utilising existing networks to build Escape to Freight Island 

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