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6 Bigger Picture
One of the world’ s best-known and logistically challenging festivals, Burning Man will return to Nevada ' s Black Rock Desert in August. For the first time, the organisers of the 73,000-capacity event have teamed with Edinburgh-based tech operation Citizen Ticket Group and its event accreditation platform Eventree.
8 Global Snapshot
AA brief overview of landmark live entertainment industry developments worldwide.
54 In The Spotlight
LS Events VP of strategy and engagement Grace Noest recounts her career path that led her from seeing the The Police live in Brighton aged 10, to working closely with the real thing on the planning and delivery of Operation London Bridge.
FEATURES
18 Hugh Brasher on London Marathon Events’ next steps
On the back of him winning the AAA Editor’ s Award, London Marathon Events CEO Hugh Brasher talks us through the company’ s international expansion, the focus on driving increased diversity at its events, and plans for the 50th anniversary of the London Marathon.
21 Event Production Show guide
Back, bigger and better than ever, the Event Production Show 2026 will showcase a remarkable array of industry-leading suppliers coupled with inspiring and informative talks featuring the producers of many of the UK’ s most successful live events. Navigate EPS with our comprehensive show guide.
34 Leaders in their field
Despite the countless challenges, many European Festivals are proving resilient, finding innovative ways to adapt and even thrive. We hear how the heads of some of the continent’ s biggest events are adapting to change.
43 Star Live at 50
From renting audio equipment from the back of a van to underpinning some of the world’ s most complex and high-profile live event productions, Star Live has grown into a global multi-service operation that continues to evolve. We explore its 50-years of innovation.
46 Building on 40 years of SEC’ s success
On the back of the Scottish Event Campus’ 40th anniversary last year, CEO Dominic McKay and CCO Debbie McWilliams outline their plans to build on its success by futureproofing the facilities.
49 Show of Hands to be shaped by its audience
New independent festival Show of Hands is being led by Alex Lane, formerly of Green Man and Truck Festival. He outlines his vision for the event.
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