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REGULARS
6 Bigger Picture
Coldplay are poised to break the record for the highest grossing tour of all time after frontman Chris Martin announced an additional 138 extra dates on the band’ s Music of the Spheres World Tour in 2027.
8 Global Snapshot
A brief overview of landmark live entertainment industry developments worldwide.
58 In The Spotlight
For Boomtown Fair head of production Lana Elsworthy, it was the first festival she attended and the impression it left went way beyond mere memories.
FEATURES
18 An event-full summer
At the end of a sun-drenched summer that many agree was the best for years for outdoor events, industry leaders discuss the key trends and major challenges involved in staging many of the season’ s biggest events.
24 Star of the show
After a stellar season, Star Live CEO Grahame Muir says preparations are ongoing for another landmark year as it approaches its 50th anniversary.
26 Serving an ace at Wimbledon
Wimbledon operations director Michelle Dite outlines how a balance is being struck between preserving the Championships’ heritage and embracing new tech.
34 Krankbrother raises the roof
This summer saw electronic music event promoter Krankbrother reach a new high with a 30,000-capacity show at Gunnersbury Park. Access meets the independent promoters’ production & operations director Ash Walker.
39 The O2’ s record year
With The O2 arena expected to host a record 237 shows this year, programming boss Emma Bownes discusses the focus on both attracting major acts and supporting grassroots talent.
42 Twenty years of Kendal Calling
Kendal Calling has sold out every year since it was founded in 2006. On the back of the 20th anniversary edition, festival co-founder Andy Smith outlines the secret of its success.
51 Building Labyrinth on the Thames
We Group CEO Nick Morgan outlines what was involved in staging six sold-out shows of electronic music at Greenwich’ s Old Royal Naval College.
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