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It’s a strange and challenging time in our industry but surely, as
Shakespeare once wrote, “Now is the winter of our discontent”, and there
are signs of better times ahead.
It has been heartening to see SSD Concerts work closely with the
local council to stage 35 shows across six weeks in Newcastle (p8).
Worldwide, event operators are finding remarkable ways to stage events
against the odds (p16).
That is enabling artists and audiences to re-engage, offline, while
sending a powerful message that there is much life, ingenuity and
unbridled talent left in the events industry.
It’s been hugely encouraging to see industry associations unite behind
campaigns such as #LetTheMusicPlay and the #WeMakeEvents (p37) to
make the Government and media sit up and take notice.
With so many people working remotely and the industry in a state of
flux, joining a new company at a time like this has been a somewhat
unusual experience but it is a privilege to join the team at Mash Media.
It is a dynamic group of individuals intent on helping to lead the industry
out of the current mire, raise the sector’s profile and highlight the issues
it is facing.
Whether it is offering free use of office space to event professionals
or bringing the industry together behind the #WeCreateExperiences
events industry PR campaign, Mash Media is a hugely positive
environment in which to work.
There is much uncertainty and many challenges in our midst but as
Green Man owner Fiona Stewart points out (p22), the events industry
“builds magical places out of thin air and creates memories that last a
lifetime”, and being an obstacle savvy industry it is well placed to tackle
the enormous obstacle that is Covid-19.
The return of Access in its physical form emphasises Mash Media’s
dedication to the outdoor events industry and we look forward to
collectively putting this crisis behind us.
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Christopher Barrett, Editor
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