Events & Festivals.
Events and festivals are an essential public resource. They can change the way we think, the way we act and the way we vote.
They profoundly shift the ways we engage with others and the world around us. We need them to help us live better, kinder and smarter.
The YouTube-ification of talks has completely transformed access to life-changing ideas, and created an incredible global resource for audiences beyond the auditorium. I am passionate about that evolution, and much of my work has been spent creating exciting, educational online content.
But there are some things only a live event can do.
Whether you represent a writers’ festival, mixed arts festival, publisher, bookshop, broadcaster, media outlet, university, think tank, political party, museum, gallery, library, tourist board, or corporate sponsor, you need engaging, exciting content for your audiences and communities.
Butterley handles end-to-end production of high stakes cultural events and experiences.
In order to tackle our greatest global challenges, we need to assemble the world’s leading thinkers and doers. We’ve used a variety of innovative, engaging formats to showcase the very best new thinking for live event audiences.
Past events include:
Pop-up festival events about politics
Live radio debates about public health
Comedy galas about climate change
Poetry nights about sustainability
Interactive ‘salons’ about Universal Basic Income, the future of AI and sustainable food production
Commencement addresses about life skills and values
Panel discussions about everything from neuroscience to feminism to education
Policy report launches on participatory democracy and welfare reform
Keynote addresses about everything from behaviour change to economics to mental health
All-day summits about makerspaces and new manufacturing models
Fireside chats about mission-led business
Week-long showcases of new technology and social design
Weekly current affairs panels on breaking news stories and anniversaries
Literary awards ceremonies and receptions
Themes
We are abreast of the latest developments in the worlds of politics, science, education, business and the arts, and can make important issues come to life in accessible, engaging sessions.
Speakers
We have a little black book full of the world's expert thinkers and doers, and know how to source the right blend of voices for every panel.
Production
We oversee every aspect of live event production - from VVIP briefings to live AV troubleshooting to audience management.
