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REGULARS
08 Bigger Picture
Ahead of the Scottish Exhibition Centre ( SEC ) welcoming world leaders to the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties ( COP26 ) on 31 October , the SSE Hydro has secured a naming rights deal for the arena that encompasses a raft of environmental commitments and initiatives .
50 In The Spotlight
ABB Formula E FIA World Championship event operations director Roger Hooker reflects on a career that started when he followed his father , who was production manager at NEC Birmingham , into the events industry .
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FEATURES
18 Cover Feature
The Welsh events industry had to wait longer than England ’ s to re-open this year , and since 11 October it has been coping with Covid Pass entry protocols , but despite the challenges it is bouncing back strongly .
30 Exploring The Government ’ s Reinsurance Scheme
More than a month on from the launch of the Government ’ s Live Events Reinsurance Scheme , Access explores the impact it is having on the live events sector .
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37 Big Interview – London Marathon Director Hugh Brasher
Hugh Brasher , event director , London Marathon Events , reflects on the journey to staging this year ’ s Marathon , and how his father would have enjoyed seeing the impact the virtual version of the event he co-founded is having globally .
40 Camp Bestival Comes To Shropshire
Festival industry veteran Rob Da Bank discusses the strategy behind bringing his pioneering family-focused music festival Camp Bestival to Shropshire next year .
44 Festive Events
It ’ s been two years since there was a full run of seasonal events in the UK , but now promoters are returning with new and enhanced events aimed at entertaining families in Covid-safe environments .
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