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Editorial Assistant Jamie Medwell Tel: +44 (0)161 476 8360 Mobile: +44 (0)7966 664116 e-mail: j.medwell@mondiale.co.uk International Advertising & Sponsorship Hannah Eakins Tel: +44 (0)161 476 8363 Mobile: +44 (0)7760 485230 e-mail: h.eakins@mondiale.co.uk Advertising Sales Charlotte Goodlass Tel: +44 (0)161 476 9126 Mobile: +44 (0)788 0208 226 e-mail: c.goodlass@mondiale.co.uk
Perfect Storm Perfect Storm takes preventative measures to improve the future of live event safety.
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The Youth Production Network The YPN celebrates the launch of its comprehensive new website.
14 Underworld British electronica veterens Underworld undertake anniversary tour for their 1991 album dubnobasswithmyheadman.
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PRODUCTION PROFILE 20 Sam Smith Sarah Rushton-Read sees one of the most talked about male solo artists of the moment.
30 Paloma Faith Graphic Design & Production Dan Seaton: d.seaton@mondiale.co.uk Mel Robinson: m.robinson@mondiale.co.uk
TPi goes behind the scenes on BRIT Award winner Paloma Faith’s first headline arena tour.
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44 Spandau Ballet General Manager Justin Gawne
Simon Duff meets the team behind Spandau Ballet’s comeback tour.
Mondiale Group Chairman Damian Walsh
54 Enter Shikari www.tpimagazine.com • www.tpiawards.com Cover Photography Sam Smith by Sarah RushtonRead
British post-hardcore band Enter Shikari combine eclectic style with impressive production values on their latest UK tour.
INTERVIEW
Contributors Sarah Rushton-Read, Simon Duff & Kirsty Lamport
62 Tupac Martir lends minimalist style to Thomas
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Stageco celebrates its 30th anniversary with the publication of its own book - Stageco 30 Years - From Werchter To The World.
CLOCKING OFF 72 Shure’s Kirsty Lamport prepares to run the London Marathon for Haven House Childrens Hospice.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT 74 Christie new 3DL quality, lightweight, rugged design is found in its Boxer 4K30 projector.
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VITAL STATS 82 Simon Jackson of Sound Moves UK talks about Dream Theater, big dreams and getting his start in global freight orchestration.
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