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REGULARS
6 Global Snapshot
A snapshot of international live event industry news .
OCTOBER | CONTENTS
8 Bigger Picture
How the police , military and event industry professionals and suppliers worked collectively to make sure Operation London Bridge ran smoothly .
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50 In The Spotlight
LWE / AMAAD ( A Man About A Dog ) head of events Jeff Gray looks back on a 20-year career organising major electronic music events .
FEATURES
14 Cirque du Soleil
Ahead of the return of Corteo to UK arenas , Cirque du Soleil touring shows division president Mike Newquist discusses the Canadian circus company ’ s post-pandemic recovery .
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16 It ’ s a wrap
Leading live event promoters reflect on the summer season and reveal how they are preparing to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in 2023 .
24 Cover feature
From consumer-facing digital apps , cashless payment solutions , facial recognition fueled access control , blockchain ticketing , NFTs and data harvesting – the industry is experiencing the dramatic evolution of both real-world and virtual events .
39 Eat Your Own Ears turns 20
Having promoted independent events for 20 years , Tom Baker has chosen Eat Your Own Ears ’ 20th anniversary to launch a record label and a new festival .
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