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Brand ambassadors at InstallerSHOW 2026
InstallerSHOW is not only the most exciting date in the calendar for products and innovation, it’s also the best place to mingle with some of the biggest names from social media.
This year’s show will be packed with your favourite faces from plumbing and heating, as well as carpenters, kitchen installers, builders, stonemasons, bricklayers and more.
Here are some of the expert tradespeople you can expect to see taking to the stages and showcasing their skills during the three-day event.
Gavin Tutton – @gavintuttoncarpentryGavin will be talking in several theatres at the show, including the Brand Ambassador Hub – sponsored by ITS – and the Kitchen Fitter Arena – sponsored by Howdens. He’ll be sharing his experiences on topics ranging from selecting the right tools for the job and marketing for kitchen installers.
Brad O’leary – @lakedistrictpropertyrenovator
Brad will be leading the heritage trades demo area at the event, which will be showcasing a range of traditional skills that are crucial to preserve our built environment. He’ll also be talking tools at the Brand Ambassador Hub.
Rachael Wragg – @thegingermason
Rachael will also be in the heritage demo area, showing the InstallerSHOW audience some of the work she does as a stone mason at Lincoln Cathedral. As a previous winner of InstallerSHOW’s Judi Awards, Rachael will also be talking about how she uses social media to help shine a spotlight on traditional construction skills.
Peter Booth – @pbplumber
Peter has been an ambassador for InstallerSHOW since the very first event in 2015 and is one of the heating industry’s leading content creators. He’ll be talking about how he works with brands, his pick of the latest tools and how his presence on social media has developed over the years.
Ian Briggs – @IRBheating
Ian is another long-time supporter of InstallerSHOW – in 2026 he’ll be on the InstallerPLAZA stage alongside other experts discussing the shape of the heating industry and life as a self-employed heating engineer.
Steve Gray – @stevegraygasservices
Another of the winners of the first ever Judi Awards, Steve is a relative newcomer to social media but has quickly embraced all it offers in terms of networking with the trades community. He’ll be talking about a variety of topics including using social to grow his business and dealing with tricky customers.
Mark Allison – @apprentice121
Electrician and solar installer Mark is a regular contributor to Installer and shares his expertise with visitors to the show, too. This year he’ll be hosting a live version of The Renewables Podcast.
Luke Thomson – @luke_the_plumber
Luke is the third and final 2025 Judi Awards winner, and is well known on social for championing the Made in Britain initiative. He’ll be talking about why he likes to support British manufacturers as well as how we he uses social media.
Russell Payne – @rdppaintersanddecorators
Russell will be hosting a LIVE version of his podcast The Talking Tradesman on 24th June, within the TradesTalk theatre. This theatre is focused on issues affecting all tradespeople and is hosted in the Painting & Decorating Show, which will be co-located with InstallerSHOW for the first time.
Sianna Borland – @si_slaysconstruction
Si is an electrical apprentice and this year she’ll be talking about her experiences learning a trade, as well as how she’s using social media.
Emily Kitchin – @chippie.em
Emily is one of our kitchen ambassadors this year, so you’ll mainly find her in the Kitchen Fitter Arena, although she’ll also be sharing her thoughts on must-have tools in the Brand Ambassador Hub.
Tom Easter – @tn_kitchens
Kitchens and carpentry expert Tom is joining InstallerSHOW’s line-up in the Kitchen Fitter Arena, and will also be talking tools and social media in the Brand Ambassador Hub.
Mary Havana-Little – @mary.plaster.mouldings.direct
Mary is joining our showcase of heritage trades, and our audience will be able to see exactly how she creates traditional fibrous plaster mouldings – a craft that has attracted well over 200,000 followers on Instagram.
James Robinson – @the_yorkshire_stone_dresser
James has grown a huge following on Instagram for his compelling videos showcasing his traditional craft – and he’ll be bringing this to life at InstallerSHOW as part of our celebration of heritage trades.
Victoria Pirozzolo – @vpcarpentryandinstallations
Having recently completed her apprenticeship and started her own business, Victoria is part of the team in our Kitchen Fitter Arena and will be talking tools in the Brand Ambassador Hub. She’s also part of the InstallerSHOW Race for Change team, so will be arriving at the NEC a little later than the other speakers, although hopefully not too late!
To join this lovely lot at InstallerSHOW 2026, 23-25 June at the NEC – and this year it we have two shows co-located alongside us, the Painting & Decorating Show and Professional Woodworking Expo – simply register for your free ticket: forms.reg.buzz/installer-show-2026