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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has officially landed in Europe. Besides Taylor herself, the only other crucial element for the tour is the intricate supply chain that keeps the show running. This time last year, when the tour began, I shared details about the logistics of the American leg and what it involved. So, I decided it was time to discuss the European leg of the tour and the extensive logistics and manpower required to take the show on the road ✈️ Spoiler alert 🚨: Taking one of the most successful tours to date internationally presents a whole new set of challenges. We know from her American tour that she has two separate stages and stage crews, which can operate simultaneously in different parts of the country. This means both stages are constantly being set up or moved at any given time, allowing Swift to perform in different cities each weekend while providing her crew enough time for safe transportation and preparation. I assume this will be the same for Europe since she is in a different country or city each weekend. In my previous post, I speculated that her stage and equipment for the Asia and Australia tour dates would likely be shipped via cargo ship. But, I recently discovered that during her 2017 tour, Antonovs were chartered to transport her stage and equipment globally. So it’s safe to assume that they are likely using air freight to ship both stages and all of her equipment to Europe. This is a HUGE feat that comes with some challenges. Such as: 👉 Ensuring that all equipment and stage pieces receive necessary clearance and permits on time. 👉 Preventing damage to musical instruments as this type of cargo is considered high-value. 👉 Safely transporting audio, lighting, and video equipment that is sensitive to movement and can be at risk of damage or theft. Transporting the bulk items for her stage changes is complicated, especially considering that the set changes for almost every song. That's 44 set changes in total 🤯 Her logistics team and stage crew are absolute beasts. The Eras tour wouldn't be possible without its supply chain 🙌 #taylorswift #erastour

Breaking News: Pohoda Festival Cancelled After Tent Collapse Injures 29 📍 Trenčín, Slovakia 🗓️ 14 July 2024 Slovakia’s Pohoda Festival has been cancelled after a tent stage collapsed during a severe storm, injuring 29 people. Nearly 30,000 attendees were present when the incident occurred. Organisers cited safety concerns, stating the need for thorough inspections before continuing. All injured parties are receiving medical care, with only one serious injury reported. A criminal investigation is underway to determine if negligence was involved. Read more in Far Out Magazine, here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eb3dptJM With thanks to Working With Crowds for highlighting this story. #Slovakia #PohodaFestival #FestivalNews #CrowdSafety #EventManagement #EmergencyPreparedness #SafetyFirst #CrowdProfessionals #EventCancelled #StormDamage #Crowds #Events #CrowdProfs #EventProfs #GlobalCrowds

It's time to return to one of Alter Solutions Portugal's best moments in 2024 (until now 😉)   Below, is a summary of the Santos Populares festival in Lisbon 🎥   #altersolutions #actdigital #itservices #itsolutions

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🌈 Colours of Independence: Embracing festivals away from home 🌈 Growing up, Holi meant more than just a festival—it was about unity, joy, and treasured memories. But as an international student, celebrating Holi takes on a whole new meaning. Holi, the festival of colors, always stood out as a childhood favorite. It was that one day where joy knew no bounds. However, being away from family and friends during festivals like Holi sheds a different light on the true essence of celebration. The logistical challenges suddenly seem larger than life. Who would have thought that something as simple as showering and changing into clean clothes after playing would become a feat of its own? Ensuring that we do all the pre-preparation to play Holi and address safety concerns during the event. These logistical challenges, from ensuring safety during play to managing post-celebration cleanup, make me appreciate the efforts my parents put in back home. Celebrating Holi alone abroad made me realize the value of independence and the additional responsibilities it entails. From prepping for the festivities to cleaning up afterward, every aspect carries its weight. Though miles away, the spirit of Holi reminds me of cherished memories and reinforces the importance of family and community in making festivals truly homely. Here's to the colors of freedom and the journey of self-discovery! 🌈 #ColorsOfIndependence #HoliReflections #CelebratingAbroad #HoliAwayFromHome #FamilyAndCommunity #InternationalStudentLife #AppreciatingParents

Ever thought about the logistics behind your favorite concert tour? Coordinating and managing artist and crew schedules, and ensuring everything gets to each location intact, is nothing short of a logistical masterpiece! Or logistical nightmare, depending on your personality type... Watch this video to get an idea of what I mean!

Keen to be part of Bad Ischl- Salzkammergut 2024 European Capital of Culture Opening Weekend. Activities start today and culminate tomorrow (Saturday 20th), exploring the notion of 'Salt for Europe'. Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut region present themselves as the first European Capital of Culture taking place entirely on a rural setting and argue that the future of Europe relies on the capacity for places to reposition themselves ("geopolitically, climatically, economically, socially"). Rural areas, in particular, must reinvent themselves, and this ECoC project intends to offer tools, spaces and provocations to enable such reinvention. Back in November 2023, the three ECoCs 2024 hosted a special event at the European Parliament. I had the pleasure of moderating a panel of political representatives to discuss the value and impact of the ECoC title to advance international cultural cooperation. The angle from Bad Ischl was as follows: "Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024, the first ECoC within an inner-alpine region, aims for new visions and ideas through regional and international artistic positions, cultural measures, networking, discursive performance. 23 municipalities in the Salzkammergut region are joining forces. A focus lies on exploring rural areas as a space of opportunity and presenting the Salzkammergut region as an exemplary region/a laboratory for the future of Europe, on an equal, if not more important, footing alongside urban developments. Sustainable strategies will be explored." I posed the following questions:   -      How broad may be the ECoC’s international agenda? In exploring the programme’s European Dimension, how much is it about intra-European relations, how much is about Europe looking outwards / beyond the continent?   ●     How may an ECoC help advance the case for culture to help tackle other international agendas – eg. climate change, mental health challenges?   ●     How do ECoC projects help relate city agendas with regional agendas? Can an ECoC make regions better connected internationally? And to the representatives from Bad Ischl, specifically, I asked: ●     What is your perspective on the importance of (cultural) infrastructure in the rural area? What can you do to improve it? Christopher Drexler (Head of Federal State of Styria) and Thomas Stelzer (Head of Federal State of Upper Austria) answered my questions from the Austrian perspective, alongside representatives from Bodø (Norway) and Tartu (Estonia), who will be celebrating their openings over the next two weekends. You can find more information about the programme in the link attached. I will be reporting observations and gathering evidence of cultural impacts throughout the year. https://lnkd.in/ezrFZXw6  

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⌛ It's incredible that we are about to enter the Year of the Dragon, and many astute customers 👨💻 have already strategized their inventory and production schedules for aluminum profiles to ensure year-end delivery before the Chinese New Year festivities. 🍻 It is important to highlight that the Chinese New Year 🎉 in 2024 will commence on February 9th, and our factory will be closed starting from January 30th.🎯 🌍 ✈ As our esteemed partners who are well-acquainted with conducting business with Chinese factories are aware, the CNY holiday season typically lasts for approximately a month, causing temporary disruptions in the supply chain. Hence, it is of utmost importance to plan ahead and make necessary arrangements to mitigate any potential delays. 🛎 🔥We continue to accept orders as usual, with production expected to be completed by March. #AluminumProfileManufacturer #AluminumExtrusionFactory #ChinaAluminumSupplier #CustomAluminumProfileSupplier #PunchingAluminumProfileFactory #ChineseCNCmachiningFactory

Not one, but two new travel vlogs are coming to my YouTube channel this week - so make sure you have subscribed to stay up to date! Vlog 1: 3 days doing press work at Afron Nation, with a big thank you to Zeitgeist™ Vlog 2: 8 days sailing Croatia with TruTravels Like, comment, share and don't forget to let me know what other content you guys want to see: https://lnkd.in/eiHeK5ED #travelvlog #youtubevlog