Ep. 24 - Neil Bainbridge, Founder of Neighbourhood and Director of Shindig

This week Freddie Sparrow sits down with Neil Bainbridge — the founder of Neighbourhood and the driving force behind Newcastle clubbing institution Shindig Events — for one of the most candid conversations we've had on the show.Neil doesn't hold back. A flooded city centre site that nearly wiped out the business. A warehouse roof that peeled clean off the night of an event. And a property owner who nearly pulled the plug on a major brand activation the night before it was due to happen.What comes through in all of it is a simple principle: be honest with your crowd, be straight with your suppliers, and build a network you can actually call on when things go sideways.If you work in events, at any level, this one's worth your time.🎧 Listen now via the link in the comments.This episode is sponsored by Vento Insurance — specialists in protecting live events when sh*t goes wrong. For event insurance advice, email [email protected]