Committees

Major events

Inquiry

Organisers and facilitators of major sporting and cultural events are invited to give evidence to a new inquiry from MPs examining the challenges faced by the industry and how the sector can tap into new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s major events inquiry is focussing on sporting and cultural events that attract national or international audiences and typically draw attendance of over 10,000 people per day. They include internationally recognised sporting competitions, national celebrations and leading arts and music festivals, which generate significant economic activity, media coverage and cultural impact.

The inquiry will look at examples of best practice across the sector, the role of the UK Government in providing support for events and any lessons that could be learnt from other countries or the devolved nations. The Committee will also consider the impact of recent policies on the sector, including the Employment Rights Bill, the Crime and Policing Bill and the implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was 11:59pm on 18 September 2025.

Upcoming events

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Past events

Tuesday 28 April 2026
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Major events - Oral evidence 28 April 2026
10:00am
  • Stephanie Peacock MP (Minister for Sport, Tourism, Civil Society and Youth at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
  • Jonathan Martin (Director for Project Delivery and Major Events at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
  • Michael Livingston (Director for Major Sporting Projects Delivery at Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Room 16, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 24 March 2026
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Major events - Oral evidence 24 March 2026
10:00am
  • Rebecca Edser (Head of Events at VisitScotland)
10:45am
  • Anne Marie Chebib (Chair at United Kingdom Crowd Management Association)
  • Ken Scott MBE (Deputy Chief Executive and Head of Inspectorate at Sports Grounds Safety Authority)
Room 16, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 20 January 2026
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Major events - Oral evidence 20 January 2026
10:00am
  • Phil Batty OBE (Chief Executive at Glasgow 2026 Organising Company)
  • Ruth Hollis OBE (Chief Executive at Spirit of 2012)
  • Claire McColgan CBE (Director of Culture & Major Events at Liverpool City Council)
11:00am
  • Jason Barrett (Chief Executive at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo)
  • Major General Simon Brooks-Ward
  • Adrian Lambert (Chief Operating Officer at Hay Festival)
Room 15, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 9 December 2025
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
Oral evidence session 9 December 2025
Major events - Oral evidence
10:00am
  • Nick Bitel (Board member at Major Event Organisers Association)
  • Jon Collins (Chief Executive at LIVE)
  • David Tremmil (Vice-Chair at UK Events)
11:00am
  • Faye Dyer (Chief Executive at The ACC Liverpool Group)
  • Rachel Parker (Director at Events Industry Alliance)
  • Robert Wright (Founder and Chief Executive at The Business of Events)
State of Play: Business events - Oral evidence
11:00am
  • Faye Dyer (Chief Executive at The ACC Liverpool Group)
  • Rachel Parker (Director at Events Industry Alliance)
  • Robert Wright (Founder and Chief Executive at The Business of Events)
The Grimond Room, Portcullis House

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