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REGULARS
6 Bigger Picture
Ecotricity founder Dale Vince OBE and Claire O ’ Neil CEO of A Greener Future discuss the roll-out of a groundbreaking clean energy battery that powered major elements of WOMAD , Glastonbury and Massive Attack ’ s Act 1.5 show this summer .
8 Global Snapshot
A brief overview of landmark live entertainment industry developments around the world .
58 In The Spotlight
From Philip Glass to Parklike ; we explore the life and times of Engine No . 4 MD Katie Vine one year after she took on the role at the Manchester-based production and event management specialists , founded by Jon Drape .
FEATURES
18 Cover feature
From scanning for unexploded World War II bombs to building everything from floating bridges and more than 30 temporary stadiums to structures to accommodate athletes and the army , Access explores the huge amount of work that went on behind the scenes to safely bring the Paris 2024 Olympic Games to life .
26 LS Events at 20
With its roots set firmly in festivals , the past two decades have seen event production agency LS Events branch out way beyond live music to become a flourishing multi-service operation involved in some of the world ’ s largest public and sports events . As the team celebrate the company ’ s 20th birthday , we explore LS Events ’ journey from Creamfields to Operation London Bridge and beyond .
41 Saudi Arabia in the spotlight
The live entertainment boom in Saudi Arabia has seen countless eye wateringly complex productions staged , and many remarkable venues built . UK-based companies have been quick to get involved . We explore the key challenges and opportunities involved in working there .
50 Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux Jazz Festival ’ s temporary mainstage , built on Lake Geneva , proved so popular this year that CEO Mathieu Jaton has been repeatedly pressed to make it a permanent fixture . He tells Access how providing an inimitable experience for artists and fans alike is paying dividends and driving international expansion . accessaa . co . uk 03