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Dec 2012
25m 38s

Live music events

BBC Radio
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From Hackney Weekend to Glastonbury, major live music events present a great opportunity for broadcasters. But if you fail to properly plan and prepare for health and safety issues your broadcast or event could be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Simon Smith is joined by Radio 1 and 1Xtra event producer Antonia Kyle, MRL safety's Julian Bentley and BBC Safety advisor Stuart Page to hear about their experiences and get some practical advice.

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