Dec 17, 202522 minS2
In this keynote interview from Host City 2025, Harvey Goldsmith CBE, the visionary promoter behind Live Aid, reflects on The Enduring Inspiration of Major Events. In conversation with Rhona McLeod, Harvey shares...
About this Podcast:
HOST CITY is the annual conference and exhibition for leaders in event hosting.This is where city representatives, destination marketers, event owners and suppliers from all over the world meet to network and learn from each other.
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What is Host City about?
HOST CITY is the annual conference and exhibition for leaders in event hosting. This is where city representatives, destination marketers, event owners and suppliers from all over the world meet to network and learn from each other.
What has Host City covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Harvey Goldsmith at Host City 2025: The Enduring Inspiration of Major Events" (17 December 2025, 22 minutes), "Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025" (17 December 2025, 22 minutes), and "Empowering Host Cities and Event Organisers Through Exceptional Visitor Experience" (17 December 2025, 41 minutes).
How often does Host City publish?
Host City publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Host City?
Booking probability for Host City is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Host City requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Host City's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Host City?
The strongest fits for Host City are Event & Concert Promoters. Host City has a business audience.
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Host City is a business podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #8
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Dec 17, 202522 minS2In this interview from Host City 2025, Sarah Massey, Managing Director of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, joins Sarah Lewis OBE OLY to reflect on a landmark tournament that redefined what women’s sport can achieve...
- Dec 17, 202541 minS2
This panel, Empowering Host Cities and Event Organisers Through Exceptional Visitor Experience, explores how cities and organisers can design seamless, inclusive and memorable journeys for attendees. Helen Helliwell...
- Dec 17, 20257 minS2
This keynote welcome from Host City 2025 is delivered by Kay Morrison, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life. Drawing on Glasgow’s experience as a globally recognised host city, Kay reflects on the power of partnership...
- Dec 17, 202510 minS2
This keynote welcome from Host City 2025 is delivered by Rob Dickson, Director of Industry and Events at VisitScotland. Rob highlights the central role of events in driving tourism, economic growth and global...
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Episode #3
Driving Growth in Major Events
Dec 17, 202542 minS2This Host City 2025 panel, Driving Growth in Major Events, brings together leaders from live entertainment, festivals and multi-sport events to explore how major events can scale sustainably while protecting quality...
- Dec 17, 202511 minS2
This keynote address from Host City 2025 is delivered by Uğur Erdener, President of SportAccord, Honorary President of World Archery, and Honorary Member of the International Olympic Committee. Speaking from the...
- Dec 17, 202546 minS2
This panel from Host City 2025, The Business of Events and Sport in the Middle East, explores how major international events are reshaping perceptions, investment and opportunity across the region. Basim K. Ibrahim...
Episode #6
New Content for New Audiences
Dec 17, 202551 minS2This panel from Host City 2025, New Content for New Audiences, explores how sports and events are evolving to engage younger, more diverse audiences. Rob Stull (UIPM), Pierre Trochet (IFAF), Cherrelle Redley Murrain...
- Dec 17, 202546 minS2
This Host City 2025 panel, The Business Case for Investment in Major Events, brings together senior leaders from across sport, destinations and event delivery to examine how major events can be funded, delivered and...
Episode #11
Innovation in Major Events
Dec 17, 202538 minS2This Host City 2025 panel on Innovation in Major Events brings together leaders from sport, destinations and event services to explore how major events are evolving in format, scale and impact. Max Cobb (International...
Episode #12
The Americas’ Decade of Sport
Dec 17, 202544 minS2This Host City 2025 panel, The Americas’ Decade of Sport, explores how the United States and the wider Americas are preparing for an unprecedented period of major global events, from FIFA World Cup 2026 to LA28 and...
- Dec 17, 202542 minS2
This Host City 2025 panel, How Can International Events Maximise Local Impact?, explores how major events can deliver meaningful, long-term benefits for host communities. Rebecca Edser (EventScotland), Professor Gayle...
Episode #14
Sustaining the Future with Major Events
Dec 17, 202538 minS2This Host City 2025 panel, Sustaining the Future with Major Events, examines how sustainability is shifting from obligation to opportunity across the global events industry. John Langford (AEG), Nasser Majali (Islamic...
Episode #22
S2023 Ep22: Closing Remarks
Dec 1, 202310 minS2023Adam Soroka, CEO, Cavendish Ltd Ben Avison, Editorial & Conference Director, Cavendish Group
Dec 1, 20231h 7mS2023Speakers: Marie-Josee Adam, VP - Managing Director Events & Experiences, Cirque du Soleil Bobby Hare, Director, Host City Partnerships and Hospitality, ESL Pro League Jonathan Coates, Communications Director, UIPM Joel...
Dec 1, 202327 minS2023Giulio Alessandrini, Director of Venues & Infrastructure, Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with Q&A with Ben Avison, Conference Director
Dec 1, 202348 minS2022Speakers: Toni Jorba, Head of Event Operations, World Athletics Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Birgitte Nestande, Senior Advisor Sport and Cultural Events, Innovation Norway...
Dec 1, 202357 minS2023Speakers: Petra Sörling, IOC Member and President, International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Paul Bush OBE, Director of Events, VisitScotland Dr Beatriz Garcia, Member, Culture and Olympic Heritage Commission...
Episode #17
S2023 Ep17: Keynote Address
Dec 1, 202311 minS2023Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development, Scotland
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Jim King
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Andrew Ryan
NY Bassist/Recording Engineer, Kentucky Country Day School
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Jason Ferguson
Dean of Admissions, World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association
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Brett Williams
Senior Sponsorship Manager, Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan
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