Bauer Media Audio UK, Europe’s leading digital radio and audio business, has appointed Richard Burnham as Events Director.

In his new role, Richard will be part of the commercial events team, reporting to Chief Strategic Partnerships and Events Director Steve Parkinson, and will be responsible for leading activity around arena shows and new business development. He joins Bauer with almost two decades of events experience including ten years at Global as an Events Executive then Events Manager; as well as roles at Barclays and as the Executive Producer of Pride in London, the UK largest LGBTQ+ festival.

Steve Parkinson said: ‘Richard joins our events team at a very exciting time as we continue to build on the success of Bauer’s current events portfolio, which includes arena and theatre shows, tours and experiences across various platforms. His undoubted experience, creativity and expertise will be a huge asset to an already incredible team delivering 100 exciting events a year.’

Richard will start his new position on Monday 17th of July 2023.

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For further press information, please contact: 
Amelia O’Shea – Head of Communications, Bauer Media Audio UK
E: amelia.oshea@bauermedia.co.uk M: 07531 949693

About Bauer Media UK:
Bauer Media UK reaches over 25 million UK consumers through a portfolio of world-class, multi-platform media and entertainment brands including heat, KISS, Grazia, Empire, Magic, Absolute Radio, and the Hits Radio Brand Network. These brands offer commercial partners access to highly engaged audiences, with creative solutions underpinned by insight and instinct. Bauer Media UK is part of the Bauer Media Group, one of the world’s largest privately owned media businesses with media assets all over the globe.