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Dodge Woodall | |
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| File:Dodge Woodall.jpg | |
| Born | Roger Woodall 17 September 1976 |
| Known for | - Bournemouth 7s
- Eventful Lives Podcast - Event Crowd |
| Website | https://dodgewoodall.com/ |
Dodge Woodall (born 17 September 1976) is a British entrepreneur, event organiser, and podcaster. He is the founder of the Bournemouth 7s Festival, often referred to as the “Sporting Glastonbury,”[1][2] and the host of the Eventful Lives Podcast. In addition to his work in events and media, he has developed an events management course to share his experience in the industry.[2] Woodall trained with the Wasps Academy and later played for the Leicester Tigers during his university years, drawing on these experiences in his approach to business and event management.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Dodge Woodall was born on 17 September 1976 in London, England. He spent much of his childhood living above pubs managed by his parents, gaining early exposure to hospitality and small business management. Sports, particularly rugby, became a significant interest during his teenage years.[1]
In 1995, Woodall began studying Sports Science at Loughborough University, a course with a focus on sports management and physical education. During his time at university, he briefly played for the Leicester Tigers.[3]
Career
[edit]Nightclub promotion
[edit]Woodall began his career in the nightlife industry, creating three student nightclub brands: Fill Ya Boots, Pop Ya Cherry, and BubbleLuv. Over the course of a decade, he scaled his business to 12 nightclubs weekly across the UK, organising over 1,500 events over 10 years.[2][4]
Bournemouth 7s Festival
[edit]In 2008, Woodall launched the Bournemouth 7s Festival. Held annually over the May Bank Holiday Weekend, the event attracts over 30,000 attendees and 400 sports teams, featuring rugby, netball, dodgeball, and more.[1][2] The festival has been described as the “Glastonbury of sport”. [2][4]
The Harry Redknapp Show
[edit]In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Woodall became the co-host of The Harry Redknapp Show, a podcast featuring candid conversations with sports personalities and celebrities, such as Sir Rod Stewart, Frank Lampard and Romesh Ranganathan.[5]I
Events course launch
[edit]In 2022, Woodall launched an events management course, Event Crowd, aimed at aspiring event professionals, covers planning, marketing, and scaling successful events.[1]
Eventful Lives podcast
[edit]In 2021, Woodall launched the Eventful Lives podcast, interviewing guests from a variety of fields, including business, sports, and entertainment.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Bournemouth 7s founder on surviving the pandemic, podcasting with Harry Redknapp and setting up a training business". Bournemouth Echo. 2022-05-20. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ a b c d e Diprose, Andrew (2020-01-23). "20 Questions: Roger Woodall, Founder of the Bournemouth 7s festival, takes the hotseat". Dorset Biz News. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ a b "How ex-Tiger bet house on creating Glastonbury of rugby... and won". www.rugbypass.com. 2021-08-29. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ a b Goldsmith, Katie (2024-05-20). "#EventProf of the week: Dodge Woodall, Bournemouth 7s Festival". StandOut Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ "The Harry Redknapp Show". Radio X. Retrieved 2024-11-26.