The Special Event Guru

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The Special Event Guru

About the Author

Doug Matthews: Doug is a retired special event producer and college lecturer with 30 years' experience in North America. Presently he is a freelance writer and photographer with interests in special events, ancient celebrations, archaeology, and travel.

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www.gearsixcreative.ca

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http://doug-matthews.artistwebsites.com

My Books

For a description of my current books or to order them, please follow these links:

1. Special Event Production: The Process, Second Edition - This is an updated version (published fall 2015) of my original book of the same title (see below). This has additional chapters on Event Design, Information Technology, and Sustainability, as well as a complete changeout of images and a new "Voice of the Industry" section in each chapter. It may be ordered from Routledge.

The Process

2. Special Event Production: The Resources, Second Edition - This is an updated version (published fall 2015) of my original book of the same title (see below). This has completely updated content in all areas, including entertainment, decor, audio, lighting, A-V, staging, special effects, tenting, and other tech resources. As well, there is as a complete changeout of images and a new "Voice of the Industry" section in each chapter. It may be ordered from Routledge.

The Resources

3. Stumbling Toward Applause: Misadventures in Entertainment - My latest book is a compilation of stories and anecdotes from my career as an entertainment agent and special event producer. It may be ordered from Amazon in either paperback or Kindle version. Check out a preview of the stories.

Stumbling Toward Applause

4. Special Event Production: The Process - This book addresses the topics of event definition and organization, creativity, budgeting, proposal-writing, human resources, contract management, risk management, and production management. It may be ordered from Amazon . It has been updated in the Second Edition (see above).

First Edition

5. Special Event Production: The Resources - This book explains - in detail - entertainment, decor, audio systems, visual presentation technology, lighting systems, special effects, staging, tenting, electrical power, rigging, and other temporary structures. It may be ordered from Amazon . It has been updated in the Second Edition (see above).

First Edition

6. How to Create Fantasies and Win Accolades: A Practical Guide to Planning Special Events - This book is a general overview of event planning. It may be ordered from Trafford Publishing.

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My Recommended Special Event Resources

Biz Bash
Canadian Event Perspective Magazine
Canadian Special Events Society
Corbin Ball Associates
European Festivals Association
Event Management Body of Knowledge
Event Solutions Magazine
International Festivals and Events Association
International Special Events Society
Live Show Producers Guild of America
Meeting Professionals International
Meeting Tomorrow - Meeting Planning Resources
National Alliance of Special Event Planners, Inc.
Special Events Magazine
TEAMNet: A TEAM of NETworked event experts
World of Incentives

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My 10 Most Popular Posts

Determining Stage Sizes

I'm going to go back to some technical stuff for this blog. One of the problems I have always had is trying to figure out just what size...
Determining Room Capacity

Event planners often have trouble determining how many guests can fit into a specific room. I have been in too many situations, especially d...
Seeking a Definition of Special Events

At this point, there is no question that special events have taken on all aspects of an “industry” in that their organization and management...
Calling a Show

A producer works hard to create and bring together all of the elements of an event - and today's events can be technically complex. Howe...
Determining Vertical Stage Size

My most popular post to date has been the one about determining horizontal stage size for an event. In this post, thanks to several questi...
Banquet Seating

One area that continually causes problems at events in hotels and conference centers is the capacity of a dining room and the discomfort tha...
Portable Toilets for Events

The question of how many portable toilets, what kind, and where to put them is always a concern, particularly for large outdoor events. The ...
Kickbacks, Referral Commissions, Finder's Fees, and Bribes

Bribes - or their euphemistic relatives kickbacks, referral commissions, and finder's fees - exist in the special event industry. Like p...
10 Hot Tips for Production Management

I am occasionally asked what are some key tips, in simple terms, for running a good event from the technical point of view. Here are my top ...
Cool Event Venues Around the World

Here are several unique outdoor sites and indoor venues that I have found in my travels. I will update the video as I do more travelling....

Content and Intellectual Property

The content of this blog is based on original research and personal opinion. As such I, the writer (Doug Matthews), own the full copyright to this content. I leave it up to the conscience of readers to respect this intellectual property and to ask for permission before reproducing any of the content, including original writing, images, or videos, for any purpose. This may be done by contacting me directly at gear6@shaw.ca. Please have the same consideration for any of the content that has been contributed by others.

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