Event Matters
Welcome to the Event Matters Podcast, a new podcast from Kershaw Partners about the realities of running, growing and scaling event businesses today.
Hosted by David Watt, each episode keeps things open, honest and practical so you walk away with ideas you can use the same week.
Expect straight-talking updates on the market, candid conversations with expert leaders from across venues, agencies, caterers and suppliers and the wider industry, plus valuable insights and advice you can implement within your own business.
Podcasting since 2025 • 4 episodes
Event Matters
Latest Episodes
How to Design Events That Make People Feel Something with Lucy Nicholls
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Lucy Nicholls, Founder and Creative Director of The PS Event Group - an imagination-led experience company known for blending theatre, psychology and commercial thinking to create live e...
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48:23
How to Build an Event Business Without Breaking Your People with Chris Lind
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt and Mike Kershaw are joined by Chris Lind, Founder and CEO of Shore Events, a 20 person events agency built on clarity, consistency and genuine care for the people who keep it moving.Chris sha...
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Episode 3
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55:01
How To Build A Community, Not Just A Business with Simran Whitham
In this episode of Event Matters, David Watt is joined by Simran Whitham, founder of FORMAT Group - now one of the world’s largest games industry nightlife festivals and a thriving creative events movement.Simran shares his remarkable jo...
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Episode 2
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59:08
If It Could Go Wrong, It Did (And We’re Here To Talk About It)
Welcome to the very first episode of Event Matters from Kershaw Partners.In this opening conversation, David Watt, Mike Kershaw and Richard Dean share stories from forty years in the events industry. From Ryder Cup meltdowns to ...
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Episode 1
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31:57