# Crowd-Surfing Mayors Worthington Mayor Noel Atkins Jumps Off Stage at Music Festival By Rachel | Published 2009-05-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noel-atkins-crowd-surfing References: [newslite](http://newslite.tv/2009/05/28/video-crowdsurfing-mayor-of-wo.html#more) & [theargus](http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/4397139.Worthing_mayor_goes_crowd_surfing_at_festival/) Worthington, UK Mayor Noel Atkins learned the art of crowd-surfing recently at a local [christian rock music festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-relief-music-festival), and did so in a suit and mayoral chains at that. Noel Atkins was speaking to the crowd at the music fest when he decided to attempt to crowd-surf in his full mayoral outfit. The crowd was happy to help the mayor through the crowd. It’s one thing to crowd surf, but it’s a whole other to do it in such style! Check out the video of the crowd-surfing Mayor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Live Event Engagements:** Opportunity to incorporate interactive experiences for mayors and public figures during live events. - **Unconventional PR Stunts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for politicians and public figures to engage with audiences through memorable and unexpected actions. - **Authenticity and Personality in Public Office:** Growing trend of public officials showcasing their individuality and connecting with the public on a personal level. ### Who This Affects Most - **Event Management:** Industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and engaging experiences during live events by creating interactive platforms for public figures. - **Marketing and PR:** Opportunity for PR agencies to create unconventional and attention-grabbing stunts for politicians to enhance their public image and increase public engagement. - **Public Administration:** New approach for public officials to connect with constituents by showcasing their authentic personalities, fostering trust and building stronger relationships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sober Sauna Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sober-sauna.md) - [Dynamic Miniature Music Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-fan-stage.md) - [Interactive Hard Seltzer Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-claw-wave-of-summer-bar.md) - [Rock Climbing Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-climbing-festivals-the-north-face-will-host-its-climb-festival-at-nycs.md) - [Rideable Sandcastle Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-sandcastle-course.md) - [Breathable Festival Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobis.md) - [Multi-Faceted Community-Focused Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halsey-fest.md) - [Musician-Themed Online Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-festival.md) - [Indoor Surfing Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-bar.md)