That's Interesting - September 2022

That’s Interesting – September 2022

08/09/2022

Welcome to September's That’s Interesting. This month’s stories from the far corners of the event world, include a band's innovative commitment to limiting environmental impact, reusable and sustainable vinyls and inspiration for autumnal activities.

Most Interesting

Music of Spheres Sustainability Initiatives

(15 min Explore)

Impressive commitment to limiting the environmental impact of the band’s world tour. Also, a masterclass in how to clearly communicate what’s being done.

JUST PLAIN INTERESTING

The Next Web Conference

(2 min Watch)

TNW took place in Holland recently. The highlights video shows how much joy was built into what could easily have been a standard business conference. If people are going to bother to travel, they want it to be fun.

Inflatable Croydon

(1 min Read)

Yet more joy! A fabulous takeover of the streets of Cronx.

Snapchat Selfie-Drone

(4 min read)

When Snapchat spectacles first came out we had lots of fun building them into events. This gesture controlled, pocket sized selfie-drone also looks like it has plenty of scope for use in events.

Nike’s Joy Run Station

(5 min Explore)

More joy!

The Music of Spheres’ Spheres

(6 min Read)

The creative production that made it possible. Here they are in action.

Ink Factory

(4 min Read)

Live illustration is nothing new but amazing how great it looks when drawn on to backlit panels.

Ambient Vinyls

(10 min Explore)

For anyone who’s ever worried about leaving marks on venue walls, these are the answer.

Things to see, places to go

Nicer Tuesdays

The last Tuesday of the month. Some of us went in August, it was brilliant. Amongst other’s we heard from illustrator Joseph Melhuish who creates his work in VR.

Room to Breathe

Not something you normally associate with Tottenham Court Road.

Open House Festival

Two weeks of poking around buildings that are normally off-limits.