UK - Funtime Installations has been sold in a management buy-out headed up by Mark Parker, former installations manager of the company. After six years at the helm of the company, Jonathan Reece--Farren has taken the difficult decision to step down. "It has been a very exciting time," says Reece-Farren, "with our company experiencing amazing growth and development over the last six years, as well as industry recognition with the usual BEDA Awards nominations, and accolades for our various club and bar installations.

"Recent months have been busy - we were commissioned to supply all the sound and lighting for the PLASA 25th anniversary celebrations, which was a real honour, as well as full production for the 2002/2003 Theme Awards." Other recent credits include sound and lighting for the BEDA Awards party, and the BEDA Chairman's lunch, supplied on behalf of Mach and Martin Professional.

Funtime's installations continue to receive acclaim, most recently with The Space in Leeds, Boom in Portsmouth, The Apartments, Swindon, and Rehab in Leeds, where they worked very closely with Dave Parry and Dave Beer to create a Fabric-type venue for the North of England. As main supplier to Po na na and DP Leisure, Funtime, under the direction of Mark Parker, who takes on the role of operations director, will continue to develop its role as service provider, and build the Partnership approach to business that has made Funtime such a success.

Reece-Farren leaves the company to pursue a new venture. Mark Parker commented: "We wish Jonathan every success with his new venture. As for Funtime, I trust that one of the more recent success stories of the industry continues to develop under its new management team."

(Lee Baldock)


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