Christopher Barrett

Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) said it will invest £76m in the creation of a new, 4,000-capacity entertainment venue in the city. ATG has been appointed as the operator of the multi-purpose venue at the Old Bus Station, Elder Gate, which is ... See more

A highly experienced technical production director and stage manager whose many roles include being Glastonbury Festival’s head of production, Emma Reynolds-Taylor’s remarkable career path in live events began taking shape after she found inspiration at M... See more

More than 130 representatives from across Europe’s live events industry have signed an open letter calling on the EU to stop ticket resale abuse. The letter to EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath claims that, despite the introduction of stricter rules... See more

Some 33% of major European festivals were the target of some form of protest or call for a boycott last year, according YOUROPE research. Involving input from more than 220 festival’s, YOUROPE’s European Festival Report found that major festivals are far ... See more

WOMAD will return next year with a new site, new stages, new suppliers and a new capacity, signalling a new start for the much-loved event. AAA caught up with festival director Chris Smith to find out what the changes mean for the event, its production an... See more