International production agency Far and Beyond is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack May as Head of Events for the UK and Europe. Jack joins the company from his previous role as Head of Events of Eurovision 23 for the BBC, and previously Global Director of Safety, Security and Special Projects at Pollen, and Senior Project Manager Live Music and Events at the BBC.
Jack says.. “I am so excited to have joined Jess and the amazing team at FAB, having worked with them on several occasions as a client and admiring their fresh take on the events industry, that I have jumped at the opportunity to to come on board and lead the projects department as head of Events.”
Jess Shields, founder and MD of FAB, said: “we are delighted to have Jack on board. He is a great fit for us at FAB and brings a wealth of experience. As we expand rapidly, it will be great to have Jack at the helm of our UK team, overseeing some really exciting projects.”
Chris Hannon holds the position of Head of Events for the company’s Middle Eastern sector, overseeing the Dubai-based team and multiple large-scale concerts and festivals across the MENA region.
The company has achieved brilliant success over the past twelve months, producing a host of notable events around the world, highlighted by the Creamfields Festival (UK), Wireless Middles East, numerous large-scale concerts across the MENA region on behalf of Live Nation, including Black Pink’s Riyadh and Abu Dhabi shows, as well as designing and operating the VIP aspect of the Eurovision Song Contest. In addition to their Oxford Street headquarters, they opened their Dubai office earlier this year and expect to open their doors in KSA early next year.
Far and Beyond are currently Event Production Awards “Production Agency of the Year”.