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A collection of media coverage, interviews and features involving Jason Mace and the businesses he has built. This includes press mentions, industry recognition and external publications across events, payments and technology.

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Jason Mace wins ENtrepreneur of the Year at European CEO

Gala Technology CEO wins European Entrepreneur Award

EuropeanCEO, the leading subscription-based print and online publication, announced that Jason Mace, CEO and Co-Founder of Gala Technology, has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 for his work in the financial technology industry. 

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Mace Group wins Large Business of the Year

Gala Tent's parent company, The Mace Group, takes the award for Best Large Business of the Year at the prestigious Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce Award, marking the latest in a series of nods from the chamber. 

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Gala Tent defies the odds in Pandemic Year to post Double Digit Growth in 2020

South Yorkshire marquee and gazebo manufacturer and retailer has defied the odds in 2020, going on to post double-digit growth for the year, despite facing a massive 50% decline by June.

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Empress Rooms Gains National Attention

The Empress Rooms development in Doncaster gained widespread attention after its themed hotel suites, in particular the Jeremy Clarkson room, gained national media attention from The Sun, highlighting the venue’s growing profile beyond the local area.

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Jubilee Street Parties fire Rotherham marquee company to record revenues

A Rotherham marquee and gazebo retailer posted record revenues after the country was gripped by jubilee street party fever. 

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Gala Tent support for The Peter Jones Foundation

Rotherham-based marquee and gazebo supplier Gala Tent was proud to sponsor the Peter Jones Foundation Enterprise Charity Golf Tournament, a prestigious fundraiser which raised over £157,000 for young aspiring entrepreneurs in The Foundation.

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SOTpay secures "Outstanding" SME Business Award

Gala Technology, the payments company behind the global, cloud-based PCI-DSS compliant solution SOTpay, celebrate taking the "Most Outstanding Pay-by-Link Solution 2022" award at the Business Elite Awards. 

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Five Minutes with.... Jason Mace

Jason is interviewed by Talk Business about how he is always open to new ideas, and how his great grandfather still motivates him to chase his ambitions as hard as ever. 

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Gala Technology scoops another trophy for Excellence in Call Centre Industry Awards

Gala Technology's SOTpay solution secures PCI: Award for Excellence at the UKCCF Awards, following the "Best Use of Technology" Award the year before.  

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Gala Tent goes from Tough Times to Record Revenue

South Yorkshire firm Gala Tent sees the majority of its customer-base go into nationwide lockdown and the future looking bleak, before their products become one of the most sought-after of the pandemic era.

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Gala Technology secures ISO 9001 Accreditation

Gala Technology announced a major milestone in its growth journey after achieving ISO 9001 Certification in February 2026, capping off three years of sustained investment in platform development. 

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Charity Boxing Event Collared for Raising Funds

Jason Mace launches The Empress Rooms White Collar Boxing Events as a chance for beginners to train for a boxing match to generate funds for local children's charity, the Dearne Valley Personal Development Centre.

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Marquee Maker obtains patent on new component

Gala Tent has obtained a patent on a new type of fixing bolt as it strengthens its hold on the events industry. 

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My Yorkshire: Jason Mace, Gala Tent

Entrepreneur Jason Mace founded Gala Tent in 1999. Today he operates a number of businesses in South Yorkshire. Here, he talks about his love of all things Yorkshire.

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Gala Tent sponsorship drives Leeds team to Le Mans Series glory

Leeds-based United Autosports take European Le Mans Series glory with a race to spare, supported by significant sponsorship from Rotherham's Gala Tent. 

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Gala Tent sees 10 years without a single fraud-related chargeback

Gala Tent marks a milestone that very few businesses can claim: a full decade without a single fraud-related chargeback, thanks to SOTpay.