our PR and Communications Team
Press Contacts
The NEC Group PR and Communications team manages communications for all NEC Group businesses.
If you need to get in touch, please drop us an email via [email protected].
Maddy McCrann-Smith - PR and Communications Manager
Emergency Press Line
We also operate a 24-hour emergency press line, so if you have an urgent press enquiry outside of normal working hours, please call
0121 767 3214
Frequently asked questions
We've listed some frequently asked questions below, but if you are unable to find what you're looking for please contact the press office.
HOW DO I ARRANGE PRESS ACCREDITATION FOR EVENTS AT NEC GROUP VENUES?
Accreditation for events hosted at NEC Group venues is managed by the show organisers or the PR agency supporting the show.
In most cases, the contact details can be found on the official website for each event but if you’re unsure you can contact the NEC Group PR and Communications team via [email protected] who will point you in the right direction.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT'S ON, AND WHEN?
Check out the what’s on pages on our venue websites where you should find all the information you need:
NEC: thenec.co.uk/whats-on
bp pulse LIVE: bppulselive.co.uk/whats-on
Utilita Arena Birmingham: utilitaarenabham.co.uk/whats-on
WHO DO I CONTACT IF I WANT TO FILM AT A NEC GROUP VENUE?
Filming in unoccupied or public areas must be approved by the NEC Group PR and Communications team, who can be contacted by phone on 0121 767 3214 or via email at [email protected].
The NEC Group does not sign location agreements but confirmation of approval to film will be given in writing. Parties wishing to film on-site at any of the NEC Group venues should adhere to the following simple set of rules:
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You may only film/carry out related activities after you have received consent from the event organiser of that particular event, or a member of the NEC Group PR and Communications team.
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Any films, photographs or recordings you make on NEC Group sites may only be used for the purposes approved by the event organiser or a member of the NEC Group PR and Communications team.
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You are responsible for ensuring all filming activities are carried out safely and in compliance with health and safety rules and regulations. In particular, you must ensure that cables and leads do not cause a trip hazard.
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You and your team must comply with the site rules for the venue.
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You and your team must comply with all instructions and directions which we, or our colleagues, give you. We may remove you and your team from our site without liability if you do not comply.
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All property or equipment which you bring onto our sites is brought at your own risk. We do not accept responsibility for the safekeeping of your property or equipment and we shall not be responsible for any theft, loss or other damage to your property caused by third parties.
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Either party may cancel filming for any reason without any liability to the other party.
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You must leave all areas which you use clean and tidy. If you fail to do so we may charge you a reasonable fee for cleaning up after you.
HOW DO I ARRANGE PRESS PARKING AT NEC GROUP VENUES?
NEC Birmingham and bp pulse LIVE
Press attending an event at either venue should contact the organiser of the event they’re attending to arrange parking.
The NEC Group PR and Communications team is able to issue one off press parking passes to a core selection of media organisations. The pass offers free, secure parking within the public car parks at the NEC site, but proximity to the venue will depend on how busy the site is on that particular day and will be at the discretion of the NEC Traffic team.
If you would like to request a one-off parking pass please email [email protected].
Utilita Arena Birmingham and International Convention Centre (ICC)
Press attending events at Utilita Arena Birmingham or the ICC Birmingham in the city centre should get in touch with the PR and Communications team. Free press parking passes may be issued at the discretion of the event organiser.