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Audience Behaviour Post-Pandemic: Complex & Super-Charged
It's been reported that audience behaviour at theatres has declined and incidents have increased in frequency. Theatre staff have experienced more bullying, violence, harassment or abuse at work post-pandemic. In fact a recent survey by Bectu revealed that 8 in 10...
Why Has Crowd Disorder Risen Post-Pandemic?
The 'Venue’s Venue' panel at the ILMC with James Drury, Professor Chris Kemp, Emma Bownes, John Drury, Sybil Franke, Katie Musham and Detlef Kornett. An increase in crowd disorder and unruly behaviour has been reported at live events since the pandemic. This issue is...
Do the Challenges Facing Events and Festivals Warrant a New Approach?
Professor Chris Kemp (CEO of MOM) shares his thoughts on the challenges being faced by events and festivals, and considers if we need a new approach. “My experience this summer showed that the festival industry is not just feeling the effects inside its own bubble but...
2022 Highlights
Looking back on 2022, it has been a remarkable and diverse year! Here are some of our 2022 highlights! * We finally signed off the Wembley Steps project (after 5 years in the making!) which saw the walkway replaced by steps, allowing crowds to move more safely and...