Seasoned events professional, Tom Barton joins Rigging Team as ‘events industry bounces back’.
Tom Barton, who has more than a decade’s experience within the performing arts sector, has joined Hertfordshire-based Rigging Team as a Project Manager.
Over the course of his career, Barton has worked in various roles across the events industry at the Marlowe Theatre Canterbury and Evolution Productions, as well as eight years as senior production manager at The Luna Cinema, one of Rigging Team’s clients.
With a stage management honours degree under his belt, Barton has a wealth of knowledge, skills and expertise in production, technical and event management. He has established close working relationships across the industry and has overseen a diverse range of projects.
Barton said: “I am thrilled to be joining one of the UK’s leading industry specialists as it continues to grow within the sector; one that holds high standards in the reliable, safe provision of equipment, support and technical expertise to productions of all sizes.
“I am extremely passionate about my work and this industry and am keen to get stuck in and manage projects from concept to completion across a number of the key industries that Rigging Team supports.”
Adam Searle, Managing Director at Rigging Team, said: “As the live events industry bounces back from the pandemic, we’ve experienced a dramatic increase in enquiries so far this year. Tom is a seasoned events professional who will bring considerable experience, a proven track record and a breadth of insight to our team.
“People are the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to hiring talent who are just as passionate as us about delivering a professional and quality service. With his impressive background and expertise, we’re delighted to welcome Tom to Rigging Team.”
Founded in 2010, Rigging Team works internationally providing rigging and professional services to the TV, film and live events industries.
