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08 Bigger Picture
Silverstone welcomed more than 350,000 people during the three-and-a-half-day British Grand Prix . Access hears from Silverstone MD Stuart Pringle about the challenges involved .
50 In The Spotlight
Metropolis Music promoter Alexandra Ampofo discusses her extracurricular activity , including launching female collective Women Connect and helping to lead Live Nation ’ s diversity initiative Embrace Nation .
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18 Case Study – Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall reopened on ‘ Freedom Day ’ with a 150th anniversary concert that will go down in history as another remarkable moment in the stunning London venue ’ s extraordinary history . Access spoke to composer David Arnold and RAH ’ s Louise Halliday about bringing the event , and venue , to life .
22 Cover Feature
Only days after the Government lifted its Covid-19 mitigation measures on 19 July , the live events industry bounced back in style – safely and successfully entertaining around 100,000 people across three major festivals alone . Access hears from the promoters of Latitude , Standon Calling and Tramlines .
30 Big Interview – Wimbledon ’ s Michelle Dite
Access goes behind the scenes at the Wimbledon Championships with Michelle Dite who , in her first year as the tournament ’ s operations director , delivered a Covid-safe event with full-capacity audiences .
37 Event Technology – Blockchain And Beyond
Blockchain is being embraced across the live events industry , from tout-proofing tickets and enhancing cashless systems to potentially transforming the content of merch desks . Access investigates .
44 City Focus – Coventry
An increasingly attractive events destination that is benefiting from being this year ’ s UK City of Culture , major funding initiatives , great venues and impressive local suppliers – all helping to put Coventry firmly on the map .
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