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REGULARS
6 Bigger Picture
Rupert Bassadone on his team ’ s involvement in the stunning Red Bull Wings Through Tower Bridge activation that saw two skydivers fly between the bridge ’ s iconic towers at 153mph before safely landing on the River Thames .
8 Global Snapshot
A brief overview of landmark live entertainment industry developments around the world .
50 In The Spotlight
Southbank Centre head of contemporary music Adem Holness explains how his passion for supporting grassroots music and artists from diverse backgrounds has steered his career path .
FEATURES
20 Cover feature
With economic pressures and uncertainty mounting in the festival sector , we explore whether the challenging backdrop is hindering environmental progress , and how adopting a more sustainable approach to staging events can prove economically rewarding .
27 LIVE Green approaches
LIVE , which represents 16 live music industry organisations , has appointed Ross Patel as its first LIVE Green impact consultant . Patel outlines his climate action plans , including introducing an industry-wide green rider and green clauses .
28 Arctic Sounds
Greenland ’ s Arctic Sounds festival is not only a unique platform that unites indigenous talent with overseas artists in remarkable ways , it is also at the heart of a project designed to inspire young people to take action to mitigate climate change
32 Green Events Code
Cheltenham Festivals ’ Andrew Lansley provides his insights on the progress of the UK Green Events Code of Practice .
34 The Fair at 10
A decade since Rob Dudley and Nick Morgan founded festival production company The Fair , we mark its anniversary by exploring the company ’ s impact and what the future holds for the burgeoning business . accessaa . co . uk 03