This week, I am handing my blog over to Hanna Johnson, a freelance editor currently living in Italy, to tell you all about Makeup artist shows in the UK. Thank you Hanna for this blog entry!
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As an aspiring or professional makeup artist, you
are always looking for ways to improve and hone your craft. Luckily, there are
some amazing events across the UK that will help you develop as an artist. They
are also lots of fun and you’re sure to meet other artists, producers and
customers that are just as passionate about beauty as you are. Make sure to get
your hotel beforehand because these events are very popular and usually packed
with passionate artists eager to share innovations and styles! So here are the
top makeup artist shows of 2015:
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BeautyUK
2015
The Beauty
UK show 2015 runs from May 10th to 11th and is located in Birmingham. The
show is totally free if you complete the pre-registration. If you don’t, a
ticket costs £20 at the door. Car parking is £12 and the event is held at the
NEC. This year BeautyUK welcomes NailsUK, BarberUK, HairUK and Holistic Health
for special shows. There will also be exciting competitions sponsored by UK
Nail Tech. Stick around for the National Makeup Artist Awards and the
WorldSkills UK West Midlands hear. On top of this, the hottest new products and
treatments for spring and summer 2015 will be launched at this event. The
networking opportunities are unlimited and you can stock your kit with the best
new products and discount prices. If this isn’t enough to convince you, the
free education program provides lectures and demonstrations from leading brand
representatives in the beauty industry. So what are you waiting for? Get to
Birmingham! Just make sure to buy your train ticket
from London to Birmingham ahead of time so you don’t run into problems with
tickets and overbooking.
United
Makeup Artists Expo
Back for it’s third year, the United Makeup Artists Expo is dedicated to
education, demonstrations, sales of new products and overall professionalism.
Professional and aspiring makeup artists from all around the world flock to
London for the event, held every year in the Business Design Centre in
Islington. There are great networking opportunities as well as education and
product acquisition. The show is dedicated to the needs of the industry and is
committed to evolve in time with the world of beauty itself. It will be a show
to remember, taking place from April 11th to 12th. Tickets should be booked
beforehand, and the prices are as follows: £40 for one day and £50 for both
days (if you are a professional or student). If you are not a professional or
student, the a ticket for one day costs £50 and the entire weekend costs £60. I
assure you, it is money well spent as you are investing in your career!
International
Makeup Artists Trade Show (IMATS)
The IMATS show
began back in 2002 and has continued to be one of the most foundational events
for developing artists. This year it will be held from July 10th to 12th in
London at the Olympia National. At IMATS you can hone the tools that will
advance your career. From classes in TV, fashion, film, editorial, theatre and
red-carpet, there is something for everyone. Networking opportunities are
endless here, and you just may meet your future employer. An event not to be
missed!
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