Jodie Cumbers

Background

About Jodie Cumbers

I am a creative and driven Event Manager with over six years of experience in the events industry, specialising in large-scale arts and food festivals. For the past 3 years I have been working in the Event Management team at IMG in their Arts and Entertainment Division.My current role is Event Manager on Big Feastival, a 3-day festival held at Alex James’ farm in the Cotswolds. I manage end-to-end programming for all food stages and activations from large cookery demo theatres to intimate dining experiences. I oversee talent booking, fee negotiation, contracting, and advancing. I also manage key contractors and suppliers on site and lead on the operational build of creative décor across the festival.Other events in my portfolio include Glide at Battersea Power Station, where I lead on talent bookings across the event run and Taste of London as chef liaison. Known for bringing a strong creative vision and collaborative approach to every project, I thrive on producing high-quality, memorable events with a focus on storytelling, audience engagement, and detail.