Central Chat
Take a look at the event industry through the eyes of a world-class events venue!
Manchester Central is an award-winning venue in the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant cities.
Each month, join host Samantha Pike-Devlin, Digital Communications Executive at the venue, as she welcomes event professionals, colleagues and friends from across the city and beyond to discuss hot topics in the events industry.
Whether you're an event planner, event supplier, event venue or you simply have an interest in the industry or the venue, this podcast is for you!
Episodes
24 episodes
Building a Career in the Events Industry: Part Two
In part two of our 'Building a Career in the Events Industry' series, we put the spotlight on two operational events specialists at the pinnacle of their careers who highlight their passion for the fast-paced industry and the ‘buzz’ of creating...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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57:10
Building a Career in the Events Industry
It’s no secret that over the last few years, the event industry has taken a hit when it comes to retaining talent due to the uncertainty that the pandemic brought to live events.So, as one of the UK’s leading event venues, we wanted to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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46:35
Now we're talking with... Bev Craig
After a few months break, we’re back! We’re so excited to continue chatting to guests about getting back to business and how it feels to once again plan, attend and experience live events.This is a particularly special episo...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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53:42
Bonus episode: A look back at 2021
In this new series, hear us chat to guests about how it feels to once again plan, attend and experience live events. As 2021 comes to a close, Samantha takes a look back at the year and recaps on some of the key highlights both at ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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8:05
Now we're talking with... Heather Lishman
In this new series, hear us chat to guests about how it feels to once again plan, attend and experience live events. In this episode, Samantha Pike-Devlin is joined by Heather Lishman – Association Director at the Association...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:13
Now we're talking with... Tim Else
In this new series, hear us chat to guests about how it feels to once again plan, attend and experience live events.Taking over on hosting duties once again is our CEO, Shaun Hinds, who chats to Tim Else - Founder and Managing Director ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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51:52
Now we're talking with... Jack Thompson
In this new series, hear us chat to guests about how it feels to once again plan, attend and experience live events. Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, the first episode features Jack Thompson - Techn...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:31
Introducing 'Now we're talking with...'
Manchester Central is back, events are back and now we’re back with a new series of Central Chat!Last year, we recorded a run of episodes for series two that focused on understanding how event professionals and local businesses continued...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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0:55
#10: Spotlight on: Manchester Central
We've put the spotlight back on Manchester Central!Having spent 12-months as an NHS Nightingale Hospital, supporting the UK’s fight against COVID-19, Manchester Central is now in the process of being transformed back to a world-class ev...
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45:52
#9: Spotlight on: Holly Moore
Welcome to the next of our special 'guest host' feature episodes!Our CEO Shaun takes the mic to chat to Holly Moore – CEO and Founder of local live events and brand communications agency, Make Events. The Make Events team h...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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49:03
#8: Spotlight on: Sabrina Meyers
In this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing business during a global pandemic. Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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47:45
#7: Spotlight on: Liz Taylor
Welcome to the next of our special 'guest host' feature episodes!Taking over on hosting duties once again is our CEO, Shaun Hinds, who chats to Liz Taylor – CEO and Creative Director of the Taylor-Lynn Corporation (TLC) - a corporate ev...
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43:18
#6: Spotlight on: INNSIDE Manchester
In this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing business during a global pandemic. Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, episode six ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:17
#5: Spotlight on: EventWell
In this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing business during a global pandemic.Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, episode five featu...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:27
#4: Spotlight on: Ocean Media Group
Welcome to the first of our special 'guest host' feature episodes!Taking over on hosting duties is our CEO, Shaun Hinds, who chats to Sarah Payling – Group Event Director (Housing) at Ocean Media Group – a market-leading event services ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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48:54
#3: Spotlight on: Scruff of the Neck
In this new series, we put the spotlight on guests as they share their personal and professional experiences of doing business during a global pandemic.Hosted by Digital Communications Executive, Samantha Pike-Devlin, episode three feat...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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49:04
#2: Spotlight on: pro-manchester
We're back with our brand new spin-off series ‘Central Chat’ – Spotlight On! 2020 was a year of swift change as we all had to quickly learn to adapt to the ‘new normal’. In this new series, we put the spotl...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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31:36
#1: Spotlight on: Unite and Create
We're back with our brand new spin-off series ‘Central Chat’ – Spotlight On! 2020 was a year of swift change as we all had to quickly learn to adapt to the ‘new normal’. In this new series, we put the spotl...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:25
Introducing Central Chat: Spotlight On
Central Chat is coming back… and we want to hear your stories! The last 12-months have been a rollercoaster as COVID-19 has gripped the nation… and the world. At Manchester Central, life has been very different as a resu...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:30
#5: International Women's Day: Gender Equality in the Events Industry and Beyond
International Women's Day is celebrated on 8th March every year and is a focal point in the movement for women's rights.The theme for the 2020 campaign is 'Each for Equal' in which the movement emphasises that equality is not a women's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:00:00
#4: Manchester Central: A Sustainable Future
As we settle into a new year and a new decade, one topic at the forefront of everyone’s minds is sustainability; but as concerns about climate change continue to grow around the world, businesses especially are starting to take note.Sust...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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31:54
#3: Manchester Central: Past, Present and Future
Believe it or not, Manchester Central hasn't always been Manchester Central.The venue is steeped in history, having spent more than half its life as a railway station before becoming the city's premier concert and exhibitions venue and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:35
#2: The Value of Events to Manchester
Manchester Central recently commissioned The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to conduct a piece of research to reveal the venue's economic impact to the city.Join host Samantha Pike-Devlin, Digital Communications Executive ...
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34:46
#1: The Changing World of Event Technology
Event professionals are no strangers to technology and in this increasingly digital age, there are new technologies appearing for every aspect of an event.Join host Samantha Pike-Devlin, Digital Communications Executive at Manchester Ce...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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38:35