ABOUT
VEMS was founded by Alan McGuirk in 2014. Alan has over 30 years Senior Management experience in venues, events and festival operations. Alan heads a team of experienced bar and event professionals with a proven track record of delivering for their clients.
The team have provided festival bar services and alcohol licensing to many well-known summer festivals such as Electric Picnic, Planet Love, At The Manor Summer Series, Malahide Castle & Marley Park Concerts in recent years. We have also catered for many of Ireland's largest private corporate events.
Our customer facing brand, 'Follow Fox Events' have brought the Irish public some of the most unique, exciting and immersive events the country has ever seen. From concept development to event production, management, promotion and customer service - overseeing all aspects of their flagship events which include: At The Manor, Santa’s House Express, Wonderlights, Safari Quest and Starlite Drive-in Cinema.
Alan McGuirk
Managing Director
Alan McGuirk has 30 years Senior Management experience in Venues, Events and Festival organization & management.
Before Alan launched VEMS in 2014, he held positions as Operations Director, Group Area Manager and General Manager in Theatres, Live Music Venues, The Irish Pub Phenomenon and Late Night Venues, in which he particularly excelled to distinction.
Alan has launched many new start ups and relaunched numerous successful ventures to date. He has provided consultancy and mentoring services to many operators across Ireland in all aspects of the hospitality sector. He has contributed to The Irish Nightclubs Association and Chamber of Commerce.
Jessica Fagan
Marketing Director
Jessica Fagan has been working with VEMS from the beginning in 2014 and is now the Marketing Director.
Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Innovation and Technology, Jessica has over 10 years experience working in the hospitality and events industry in Dublin and Vancouver.
Jessica looks after the marketing and sales for each project and event, including websites, custom made booking and ticketing systems, social media and advertising.