Access All Areas Supplements Access Files 2019 | Page 3

2019 | WELCOME
Contents
04 Crewing
05 Drones
06 Event Wi-Fi
07 Furniture
08 Temporary Power
09 Trackway
10 Transport & Logistics
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s we put 2018 in the rear-view, there’s much to reflect on that’s
changed the industry – perhaps not in as dramatic a way as
2017 with its terror attacks – but certainly in ways that have
shifted public perception.
We enjoyed one of the best summers on record, which boosted
outdoor events, sealing many happy memories that will translate to
better sales next year, we hope.
On the downside, there were several high profile drug deaths and
accidents including a pier collapse at O Marisquiño festival in Spain.
With the work of organisations like The Loop coming to the fore, and
more and more sophisticated safety examinations and innovations,
let’s hope the future is less beset by these tragedies.
The risks from inexperienced organisers were also laid bare in
Access. The notorious Fyre Festival, which took place in 2017, is
now the subject of eight lawsuits, one seeking more than $100m in
damages.
Meanwhile, closer to home, several events didn’t live up to audience
expectations, including Peaky Blinders festival.
A commonality in all these cases is the power of social media to get
your voice heard. Perhaps, in the long run, these mediums will act as
a deterrent for ill-intentioned agents, and will be used to promote the
fine work our industry should be appluaded for.
The suppliers you’ll hear from herein are producing innovative
solutions to problems that often are only just getting on planners’
radars. We hope it helps you better plan for 2019 and beyond,
whatever that might entail.
Tom Hall, Editor
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