Green Man’s record result, building Paris 2024, Wimbledon expansion greenlit ???
Access All Areas Magazine
The voice of the live outdoor events industry. Editor: Christopher Barrett [email protected]
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In this weekly roundup of developments across the live events industry, we report on Green Man becoming the first UK festival to sell out completely, and in only an hour. Meanwhile the AELTC is also celebrating, having been given the go-ahead to build 39 new grass courts at Wimbledon, including an 8,000-seat show court. We hear from Figen Murray OBE about why she believes Martyn’s Law is only months away from becoming legislation, while Dr Charisse Beaumont (DMus) outlines the barriers facing Black, Asian and ethnic minority promoters. We go behind the scenes to hear what was involved in building the Paris Olympics, and we flag TRNSMT’s accessibility progress, Oasis dropping dynamic pricing, and ABBA Voyage’s remarkable stats.
?? Green Man Festival sells out in a record 60 minutes
Organisers of the 25,000-capacity Green Man Festival said the 2025 edition of the event has become the first festival in the UK to completely sell out, with fans snapping up all the tickets in just an hour.
Wimbledon’s 39-court expansion plan approved by GLA
The All England Lawn Tennis Club’s (AELTC) dramatic expansion plan, involving 39 new grass courts, including a new 8,000-seat show court, has been approved by the Greater London Authority (GLA).
Figen Murray – It’s time for Martyn’s Law
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill has now been presented to Parliament. Figen Murray OBE has campaigned for the legislation since the death of her son Martyn in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017. Here, she calls on the industry to back its imminent introduction.
Oasis drop dynamic pricing for North American stadium run
Oasis has announced a series of 2025 stadium shows in Canada, US and Mexico, produced by Live Nation (LN) and SJM.
Some 16 years after the Manchester band last performed in North America, Oasis has unveiled details of stadium shows in Toronto, Chicago, East Rutherford, Los Angeles and Mexico City next summer.
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How licensing can foster an inclusive night-time economy
Black Lives in Music CEO Dr Charisse Beaumont (DMus) outlines the barriers facing Black, Asian and ethnic minority promoters, and what her organisation is doing to remove them.
Building Paris 2024
From scanning for unexploded World War II bombs to building floating bridges, providing temporary accommodation for 15,000 military personnel and meeting strict sustainability targets, the teams involved in building the Paris 2024 Olympic Games all deserve a medal.
Access goes behind the scenes to hear what was involved, and what the legacy will be for the wider events industry.
ABBA Voyage turnover tops ￡1m
ABBA Voyage, achieved a pre-tax profit of ￡6.07 million last year, while grossing more than ￡100m.
The virtual concert series, which sees digital versions of ABBA members perform seven times a week in the purpose-built 3,000-capacity ABBA Arena in East London, achieved a 6.7% year-on-year uplift in turnover to ￡103.67m in 2023 from ￡97.12m the previous year
TRNSMT becomes first music festival to be awarded platinum status by Attitude is Everything
DF Concerts & Events ’s TRNSMT Festival has been awarded platinum status from Attitude is Everything, making it the first dedicated music festival to gain the recognition.
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1 个月Very proud to have been part of the Green Man launch, but even more proud of Fiona and the Green Man team for having such an amazing brand