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With the PLASA Show set to return to Olympia London from 5-7 September, there’s a definite buzz in the industry about us all finally having the opportunity to re-connect in person - whether that’s at PLASA, or at work on live events that have finally been able to resume here in the UK (… for the most part). To help you best plan your trip to PLASA, check out our Show Preview inside.

On the subject of returning to work, for Cue sound, go lights, roll video: action, Steve Moles talks to three live events professionals about navigating their way through the pandemic and coming out the other side.

Also inside, Kate Lyon speaks to the crew and creatives behind Coldplay’s recent Big Weekend gig at Whitby Abbey; Rob Halliday discovers how the Grange Festival team developed a new technique to fill the orchestra pit with ‘live’ sound despite social distancing challenges; we visit the newly-revamped Stockton Globe; and report on the transfer of immersive art exhibition Beyond The Road from London to Seoul. Plus, Phil Ward charts the impressive 50-year history of British loudspeaker manufacturer, Martin Audio.

There’s a trio of technical product reviews for you to enjoy this month too, as Rob Halliday gets to grips with the new Diamond 9 lighting and visualisation console from Avolites, Richard Cadena takes a closer look at Obsidian’s Netron data distribution system, and Simon Allen puts the new Evolution Wireless Digital system from Sennheiser through its paces. Enjoy - and hopefully we’ll see many of you at the PLASA Show!