SEPTEMBER | CONTENTS
22
THE REGULARS
08 Bigger Picture
SSD Concerts leads the way with
social distancing at Virgin Money Unity
Arena
37 In Pictures
Thousands of eventprofs gather for
the ‘Red Alert’ protest in London
50 In The Spotlight
Newly promoted Arena EMEA CEO
Paul Berger discusses his global
events industry career
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26
THE NOT-SO REGULARS
16 Entertaining Against the Odds
The global events industry has been
typically dynamic and ingenious at
finding ways to entertain audiences
despite Covid-19 restrictions
20 Immersed In Music
October will see the opening of
‘immersive’ live music event Lockdown
Town. Its creator discusses the
challenges involved
22 Cover Feature
Green Man festival owner Fiona
Stewart talks of the ingenuity
and courage among the festival
community as it prepares for a return
next year.
26 More Than a Revenue Stream
Artist manager Brian Message, who
recently co-founded ticketed online
concerts specialist Driift, discusses
how this new industry sector is
evolving
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