Event Organiser, Production Manager, Safety Manager, Cabinet Office Lecturer, and multi-award winning industry figure, Andy Cotton of the TAO Group is renowned for his frank and committed approach to the industry. Having worked on corporate events from major production for Motorola in Cannes, to shows for Sir Elton John through to Westlife, Andy is well versed in the challenges and diversity of the events industry, and is not afraid to speak out on how things could be developed for the greater good, health and safety of both those working in this challenging sector and the audiences who attend our events. In May 2006 Andy launched the TAO Group, an expansion from TAO Productions which he began in 1986. Since 2006 TAO has been proud to work with JLS, Bon Jovi, The xx, Beyonce, Rod Stewart, Mumford & Sons and many more. 2014 saw the team working with artists as diverse as, Skrillex and Jack Johnson to Ellie Goulding and Elbow; the year also saw a continued relationship with Ed Sheeran, Safety Manager for the NATO Summit Wales and a new long term relationship as Production Management for The Eden Sessions.2017 was a great year with Eden Sessions shows featuring Bastille, Madness, Royal Blood, Blondie, Van Morrison, Bryan Adams and Foals. Little Mix at Caldicot Castle and now MMA Cage fighting all over the world with our partner Sven Knight of KRS Rigging.2018 started with notifications of TAO & Andy Cotton being finalists in the TPi & EPA Awards; shows sold out at the Eden Sessions including Bjork, Massive Attack, Jack Johnson & Gary Barlow; contracted for The Legitimate Peaky Blinders Festival 2019; BAMMA MMA 2018-2020; Australia on the Ed Sheeran 'Divide' Tour and lots of exciting projects with Sven Knight & KRS.Specialties: TAO specialises in Event Management, Production Management , Counter Terrorism Risk Management, Safety and Licensing, Site Management, Fire and Medical event management, Site Infrastructure and Venue ManagementOffices in Cornwall, The Cotswolds, Blackpool & South Wales
Listed skills include Music Festivals, Licensing, Production Managment, Music Industry, and 41 others.