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Market intelligence for live event promoters and producers | October 2022
In partnership with
Music | Sport | Culture
reflect on the summer season
company ’ s revival
WINTER | WELCOME
EDITOR Christopher Barrett
JUNIOR NEWS REPORTER Joe Gallop
PRODUCTION CONTROLLER Sabrina Boucher
EPS EVENT DIRECTOR Joanne Knowles
SALES DIRECTOR James Linin
LUKE ELLIOTT Classified Manager
PAGE PRODUCTION PA Media
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It is the last issue of 2022 . What a year it has been for the live events industry . Whether it was new events being successfully brought to life or huge landmark moments such as the Commonwealth Games or Operation London Bridge 2023 being carried out with professionalism and finesse ; there have been no shortage of highlights .
For many promoters the summer season saw record ticket sales , despite the much-discussed challenges around increased costs and impacts of supply chain strain . In this issue we look back at some of the high points , including the 66,000-capacity Boomtown Fair being successfully delivered despite blistering temperatures and last-minute cancellations by suppliers . We also look at the challenges involved in launching the Otherlands Festival and examine how the continued evolution of the London Marathon has involved celebrating and including a wider range of participants than ever . We also mark the 50th anniversary of Arena Seating ; from table tennis in Newbury to the Olympics , we explore the company ’ s many landmark moments and plans for the future .
As we move toward 2023 , Access talks to Figen Murray and key event security experts to gauge how the industry is coping with the many considerable challenges it faces . They include coping with a postpandemic deficit of experienced security staff and the need to prepare in anticipation of Protect Duty , despite the exact legislation and its timing remaining unknown . We also hear expert views on what is thought to be behind alarming audience behavioural trends seen at events around the world this year .
With everything from artist fees to infrastructure costs soaring , 2023 isn ’ t expected to be easy but with such a high level of expertise and resilience across the events industry I am sure we will have much to celebrate this time next year . I hope you enjoy this issue .
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The
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ISSUE
With climate change ever more apparent , what is the live events industry doing to reduce its environmental impact ?
It ’ s a wrap Leading live event promoters
Cirque du Soleil The Canadian circus
Eat Your Own Ears 20 years of independent events
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Spheres of influence Coldplay ’ s team on the tour ’ s
The O2 at 15 The London venue ’ s evolution examined
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Commonwealth Games How sustainability was embedded
Off-road action Working to reduce CO2 travel emissions
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CHARGING AHEAD
How technology is transforming the event experience
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