Spain – #WeMakeEvents BikeFest returned to Spain with an 18-strong team to cycle 360km to ISE in Barcelona. So far he has raised £16,000 for industry charity Backup Tech, and with your donations he hopes to reach £20,000.
This year’s BikeFest team included representatives from AELTC, Autograph Sound, AVIXA, Clair Global, Equipson, FLUX Creative Consultancy, PLASA, Reclaim Audio, Sharp, Stage One Creative Services, and Wonder Works. Additionally, the event’s strong community element has meant that BikeFest has seen some familiar faces return year after year, including his Backup Tech chairman Piers Shepherd, who joined the bike ride for the second year in a row.
The team departed from Valencia and cycled along the Mediterranean coast, stopping in Valencia, Peniscola and Tarragona. On the third day, the exhausted riders finally arrived at Fira de Barcelona, where they were presented with medals and certificates in preparation for the ISE trade show.
The vibrant ISE trade show reminded the team just how resilient the live events industry is, especially when compared to the empty venue at the end of the 2022 BikeFest ride. But the pandemic has left challenges around mental health and wellness, and industry groups like Backup Tech are tackling these challenges.
We provide subsidies to cover necessary living and medical expenses if you are in poor health. Health support including mental health first aider training and a free 24/7 helpline. and a hardship fund for those most in need. Funds raised from BikeFest allow Backup to continue its important work supporting individuals across the entertainment technology industry.
Now in its third year, BikeFest Spain has attracted huge support from across the live AV and events industry. Organized by #WeMakeEvents, PLASA and AFIAL, the 2024 edition of BikeFest Spain was proudly sponsored and supported by Ayrton, AVIXA, Equipson Group, ISE, LSi Magazine and SeeSound.
Nikki Greet, Director of Membership, Skills and Technology at PLASA, said: “It was a pleasure to support the BikeFest team on the road once again. BikeFest Spain has been a challenging and fulfilling event for three years and it’s great to see how much money has been raised for Backup Tech. Not to mention, it’s all about the meaningful friendships developed within our team. We can’t do this without your donations, so please do what you can to help our industry colleagues in their time of need.”
Juan Jose Vila, COO of Equipson, President of AFIAL, and BikeFest member added: “This is his third year organizing BikeFest Spain, but it’s strange to think that just two years ago he arrived at an empty venue with ISE postponed.” However, as we have recovered quickly, our industry is under enormous pressure and needs to raise funds to help those in need. The riders who take part in this great cause return year after year and we would appreciate it if you could donate to support their efforts. ”
Donate to BikeFest: https://we-make-events.raisely.com/o/bikefestspain2024
This year’s BikeFest team included representatives from AELTC, Autograph Sound, AVIXA, Clair Global, Equipson, FLUX Creative Consultancy, PLASA, Reclaim Audio, Sharp, Stage One Creative Services, and Wonder Works. Additionally, the event’s strong community element has meant that BikeFest has seen some familiar faces return year after year, including his Backup Tech chairman Piers Shepherd, who joined the bike ride for the second year in a row.
The team departed from Valencia and cycled along the Mediterranean coast, stopping in Valencia, Peniscola and Tarragona. On the third day, the exhausted riders finally arrived at Fira de Barcelona, where they were presented with medals and certificates in preparation for the ISE trade show.
The vibrant ISE trade show reminded the team just how resilient the live events industry is, especially when compared to the empty venue at the end of the 2022 BikeFest ride. But the pandemic has left challenges around mental health and wellness, and industry groups like Backup Tech are tackling these challenges.
We provide subsidies to cover necessary living and medical expenses if you are in poor health. Health support including mental health first aider training and a free 24/7 helpline. and a hardship fund for those most in need. Funds raised from BikeFest allow Backup to continue its important work supporting individuals across the entertainment technology industry.
Now in its third year, BikeFest Spain has attracted huge support from across the live AV and events industry. Organized by #WeMakeEvents, PLASA and AFIAL, the 2024 edition of BikeFest Spain was proudly sponsored and supported by Ayrton, AVIXA, Equipson Group, ISE, LSi Magazine and SeeSound.
Nikki Greet, Director of Membership, Skills and Technology at PLASA, said: “It was a pleasure to support the BikeFest team on the road once again. BikeFest Spain has been a challenging and fulfilling event for three years and it’s great to see how much money has been raised for Backup Tech. Not to mention, it’s all about the meaningful friendships developed within our team. We can’t do this without your donations, so please do what you can to help our industry colleagues in their time of need.”
Juan Jose Vila, COO of Equipson, President of AFIAL, and BikeFest member added: “This is his third year organizing BikeFest Spain, but it’s strange to think that just two years ago he arrived at an empty venue with ISE postponed.” However, as we have recovered quickly, our industry is under enormous pressure and needs to raise funds to help those in need. The riders who take part in this great cause return year after year and we would appreciate it if you could donate to support their efforts. ”
Donate to BikeFest: https://we-make-events.raisely.com/o/bikefestspain2024