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MARCH | CONTENTS

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REGULARS

08 Bigger Picture
Mick Jagger and Tom Harper collaborate on moving film about the Royal Albert Hall
16 The Anatomy of
How recent Government announcements have re-shaped the festival landscape
50 In The Spotlight
Pride in London head of accessibility Katie Hester says events must be accessible for all and somewhere everyone ’ s individuality should be celebrated .

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FEATURES

19 Space for Covid-safe
Tour production legend Jake Berry discusses his latest endeavour ; The Vertical Theatre – a modular , movable , socially distanced performance space
22 Cover Feature
On the back of the prime minister ’ s conditional reopening roadmap , leading events and venue operators tell Access how they are working to overcome the remaining hurdles and prepare for a comeback this summer
30 City Focus - Manchester
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and the city ’ s leading event and venue operators discuss the pandemic ’ s impact and why the metropolis is able to boast such a burgeoning live event industry
39 Will livestreaming last ?
On the back of her involvement in Midem ’ s Livestreaming & Virtual Live Experience white paper , AEG Presents head of digital partnerships Marisol Segal predicts the future for livestreaming
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