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08 Bigger Picture
SC Productions oversaw the production of the Bristol Light Festival , with 14 illuminated artworks throughout the city attracting 170,000 visitors .
50 In The Spotlight
Every year , around 250,000 people take part in The Great Run Company ’ s 12 sporting events , which include the Great North Run and The Great Swim . Chief operating officer Gary Wright reflects on his career journey .
FEATURES
18 Major Step Forward
Bristol-based Team Love has teamed up with AEG Presents for the launch of the 60,000-capacity Forwards festival . Access caught up with AEG Presents CEO European Festivals Jim King and Team Love co-founder Tom Paine to discuss the long-term plans for the event .
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21 Cover Feature
Despite the lingering impact of the pandemic and the Ukraine War , European festival operators are seeing strong demand for tickets , and there is no shortage of new major events being launched this year .
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28 Unboxed
Martin Green CBE , chief creative officer of the Government ’ s £ 120m UNBOXED : Creativity in the UK festival tells Access about the plans for the event , the many challenges involved , and how it will continue to have a hugely positive impact on the UK ’ s live events industry for years to come .
45 Cheltenham Festival
In what is proving to be an incredibly busy year for the Arena Group , the multi-service event supplier celebrated its 35th year of working with the Jockey Club on the Cheltenham Festival this month . Access went along for the ride .
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