MAIN STAGE REVIEW | EPS REWIND manjaro Live CEO Stuart Galbraith discussed the importance of supply chain operators not profiteering from a potential sudden rush in demand when the market opens up . The panel also discussed the damage to the supply chain , and what that will mean for the delayed summer season and beyond . “ We are looking at the challenge of the supply chain and the staffing issues as we do the other challenges we deal with , whether it be weather or audience behaviour . If anyone can overcome these challenges , our industry can ,” said Drape . A lively and revealing Creative Measures session , chaired by TBH Productions creative arts producer Tania Harrison , saw Boomtown Festival creative producer Mair Morel , Black Deer Festival co-founder and marketing director Debs Shilling , Goodwood Revival GM Henry Bass and Underbelly founder and director Ed Bartlam talk about how they maintain a unique and fresh feel to their events . Among the insights were how Goodwood Revival is finding creative ways to make the event more
Safety first : making room for debate sustainable , with a focus on re-use and electric vehicles , while Mair Morel discussed how Boomtown ’ s 40-strong full-time creative team work to bring the event ’ s socially conscious themes to life , and the plans for a scaled down version of the event this summer . “ We didn ’ t expect that our 2020 Storyline would become a reality ,” said Morel . “ In recent years we have been very hot on sustainability and embed that into the event and the storylines . The show was going to be called State of Emergency in 2020 , and then that became the reality . We have been right on the nail , to the point where we were going to call the next one World Peace .” Notting Hill Carnival director Mathew Phillip , Formula 1 global research director Matt Roberts , Meshh CEO Caroline McGuckian and crowd safety specialist Emma Parkinson discussed developments in crowd management and safety during the Managing Hundreds & Thousands session . Among the many insights was how Formula 1 is tracking the behaviour and movement of attendees , and
Association of Festival Organisers general secretary Steve Heap
seeing remarkable differences in each region , to help create event experiences that best match demand . Other sessions included spectator safety at sporting events , a focus on grassroots festivals , the need for a more representative industry , and an informative look at how the outdoor events sector can cost effectively reduce its environmental impact . During the latter session , A Greener Festival co-founder and director Claire O ’ Neill emphasised that it was important to remain positive about the benefits of taking measures to reduce the environmental impact of events . She also warned that taking sustainability seriously at events will become obligatory . “ I am hearing from MEPs and EU officials that unless your event is sustainable within the next 10 years , you will not have an event ,” said O ’ Neill . On a panel discussing the learnings from having staged Covid-safe events last year , London Concours MD Andrew Evans said the bravery of operators to go ahead and stage events under ever-changing guidelines had demonstrated not only the industry ’ s professionalism to Government but reassured consumers that it was able to stage safe and enjoyable experiences no matter what the circumstances .
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