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Event management in Dunedin and across New Zealand
Common People Entertainment is an event management company based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. We plan, budget, contract and deliver events for councils, universities, conference organisers, companies and festivals, with one lead looking after your event from the first planning call to the last truck out.
What we handle
Hire us to run the whole event, or just the parts your team can't do from the inside.
- Event planning, timelines and run sheets
- Budgets, contracts and supplier management
- Site plans, build and pack-down
- Health and safety plans, risk registers, permits and licensing
- Stakeholder management with council, police, venues and the community
- Artists, crew and production on the day
Events we've delivered
- FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Fan Festival, Dunedin Town Hall. Six dates, 6,000+ attendees, for Dunedin City Council
- Golden Lights Festival and Fatboy Slim, Christchurch, January 2023. 5,000+ at each show, for Endeavour Live
- Mt Hutt 50th celebration with Dragon, Methven, 2023. 2,000+ attendees, for NZSki
- Baseline Festival, Dunedin, 2024 to 2026
Who we work with
Council event teams, student associations, conference and corporate event managers, and festival promoters. Clients include Dunedin City Council, Live Nation, Endeavour Live, NZSki, the Highlanders, Electric Avenue and Baseline Festival.
Where we work
We're based in Dunedin and work regularly in Christchurch, Queenstown and across Otago, Canterbury and Southland. We travel anywhere in New Zealand.
Common questions
What does an event manager do?
An event manager plans and runs your event end to end: budget, suppliers, site, health and safety, permits, stakeholders, artists and the running of the day itself. You deal with one person rather than a dozen suppliers.
Do you only work in Dunedin?
No. Dunedin is our base, but we deliver events across New Zealand, including Christchurch, Queenstown, Invercargill, Wellington and Auckland.
Can you manage just part of an event?
Yes. Many clients bring us in for one piece, such as site management, health and safety or the artists, while their own team handles the rest.
How do I get a quote?
Send us a brief with the date, location, audience size and what you need. We reply within two working days with options that fit your budget.
Tell us about your event
A few lines is plenty. We'll get back to you within two working days.
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