ABOUT START EVENTS
GREAT SHOWS.
PROPERLY DELIVERED.
We bring artists, audiences and venues together for nights worth making plans for.
Start Events is a UK live entertainment promoter specialising in tribute shows for theatres, arts centres and live venues across the country. We bring artists, audiences and venues together, with a practical focus on promoting each show and delivering an enjoyable night of live music.
Our productions celebrate a range of artists and musical styles. Visit our productions directory to explore the current catalogue, or find upcoming shows and tickets.
With a background in both digital marketing and live event promotion, Start Events is built around one simple goal — creating shows that don’t just run smoothly, but actually sell. From initial promotion through to show night, every detail is handled with a practical, hands-on approach.
We focus on quality over quantity, working with a small number of trusted shows that consistently deliver. By combining targeted promotion with proven acts, we create nights that are well-attended, professionally run and memorable for everyone involved.
If you’re a venue looking to bring in reliable, high-quality tribute shows, or an event organiser searching for proven live entertainment, we’d love to hear from you.
BEHIND START EVENTS.
Start Events is run by Simon Mayhew, whose background spans live event promotion, digital marketing and graphic design. Having previously worked in theatre and live entertainment, Simon brings that experience to the day-to-day work of promoting shows and working with venues.
Find out more about Simon
Working in partnership with
Backseat Events
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we also provide full production support alongside our shows, including professional sound, lighting and staging. This allows us to deliver a complete, high-quality event package, ensuring everything runs smoothly from load-in to showtime.
Backseat Events is a full-service live event production company, working alongside top artists and theatre tribute shows to deliver professional, high-quality productions. Founded by David and Jake, their experience comes from years of hands-on work across touring shows and live performance.
For venues, this means reliable sound, professional lighting and a team that understands what it takes to deliver a smooth, well-run event. No off-the-shelf setups — just production tailored to each show and each space.
From smaller venues to full-scale theatre productions, Backseat Events help ensure every event runs seamlessly from load-in to showtime, supporting both the performance on stage and the overall audience experience.
To find out more about their services, visit
Backseat Events
.
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