September was all about contrasts \u2014 from quiet award shows to loud gigs and back-to-back nights of nostalgia.<\/p>\n
Some shifts were smooth, some chaotic, but every one had its own story.<\/p>\n
The month started with energy. Tom Grennan<\/strong> brought his soulful pop sound and an arena full of voices singing every word.<\/p>\n It was one of those nights where the lights never seemed to dim \u2014 even the post-show glow hung around until morning.<\/p>\n Next up: Deacon Blue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A calmer night \u2014 an older crowd, classic songs, and a relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n Clean-up was a breeze, with fewer spills and more smiles. It\u2019s always refreshing to have an easy night in the middle of a busy stretch.<\/p>\n September 24th \u2013 Great British Pub of the Year Awards (Private Event)<\/strong><\/p>\n A total shift in vibe \u2014 no guitars, no drums, just speeches, applause, and the clink of glasses.<\/p>\n The Pub Awards<\/strong> turned the arena into a corporate gala. Rows of tables, chandeliers hung low, and the scent of roast dinners instead of smoke machines.<\/p>\n Different kind of mess, but still a fun one to tidy.<\/p>\n Back to live music again. Simply Red<\/strong> filled the place with nostalgia \u2014 silky smooth vocals and an audience who knew every lyric.<\/p>\n It felt timeless, like the kind of show you could\u2019ve seen 30 years ago or next week and it\u2019d still hit the same.<\/p>\n Two nights of pure throwback chaos.<\/p>\n Night one<\/strong> was a mix of screaming fans, confetti storms, and guitars that didn\u2019t quit until midnight.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, I missed night two<\/strong> after going off sick \u2014 frustrating, but sometimes your body calls the shots.<\/p>\n The month wrapped with something completely different \u2014 the Digital Careers Fair<\/strong>.<\/p>\n No music, no lighting rigs, just banners, booths, and a lot of laptops.<\/p>\n It\u2019s amazing seeing how fast the arena transforms from stage to workspace overnight.<\/p>\n September was a reminder of how unpredictable this job is. One week you\u2019re cleaning up after a rock band, the next you\u2019re collecting name badges and flyers. Keeps it interesting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-258","work","type-work","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/connormoizer.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/work\/258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/connormoizer.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/work"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/connormoizer.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/work"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/connormoizer.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}September 23rd \u2013 Deacon Blue (Music)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
September 26th \u2013 Simply Red (Music)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
September 27th & 28th \u2013 McFly vs. Busted<\/strong><\/h3>\n
September 30th \u2013 Digital Careers Fair (Private)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n