Access All AreasThe Access All Areas 30under30 Class of 2026 has been revealed, with the winners to be honoured at the Event Production Show (EPS).
The 30under30 initiative was created to recognise and reward excellence among the younger generation of live event professionals. After a record number of applicants for the 2026 scheme, the winners were carefully selected by the leadership team at Access All Areas alongside a panel of expert industry judges.
Access All Areas will work with the 30under30 Class of 2026 for the next 12 months as part of a programme designed to provide advice, support and networking opportunities.
The 30under30 awards ceremony will be staged at 11:30-13:00 on 25 February in the League of Live feature area at EPS. Register here to attend.
Pictured: The 2025 cohort.
The winners are:
| Alex | Prior Crespo | Accessibility and Inclusion Coordinator | London Marathon Events |
| Ben | McKenzie-Mason | Experiential Client Services Manager / Founder | Wasserman / Introvert Management |
| Beth | Farrer | Senior Venue Manager | Co-op Live |
| David | Morgan | Promoter Rep, Production Manager and Project Manager | DF Concerts and Events |
| Eimear | Degan | Event Manager | The SSE Arena, Belfast |
| Ella | Marshall | Festival Operations Project Manager | Live Nation |
| Ellice | Eadie | Head of Marketing | AO Arena |
| Ellie | Pike | Senior Partnerships Manager | AEG – The O2 |
| Emma | Simpson | Operations Manager | IMG |
| Hailey | Golding | Event Operations Manager | Ryder Cup |
| Hugo | Gerbrandij | Deputy General Manager | Live Nation |
| Jasmine | Dunston | Festival Coordinator | Truck Festival |
| Lily | Wickens | Event Manager | Boomtown Festival |
| Luke | Cox | Business Development Manager | Superstruct |
| Matt | Drinkwater | Production Manager | DHP Family |
| Meg | Ah-Tow | Operations Manager | Engine No 4 |
| Nick | Dann | Head of Production | Labyrinth Events |
| Prudance | Akinin | Head of Communications | Boomtown Festival |
| Harry | Beaton | Digital & Communications Manager | Boomtown Festival |
| Cameron | Hughes | Event Producer | Freelance |
| Eve | Paterson | Site Operations Coordinator | LS Events |
| Emily | Waind | Project Manager | Seen Presents |
| Emma | Clark | Live Entertainment Event Manager | SEC/ OVO Hydro |
| Phoebe | Stringer | Senior Producer | Trigger |
| Rebecca | Newman | Community Engagement Manager | London Marathon Events |
| Hannah | Salama | Project Coordinator | Method Events |
| Joe | Timlin | Event Manager | Legends Global |
| Bee | Grzegorzek | Inclusive Communities Manager | Attitude is Everything |
| Harry | Walthew | Site Co-ordinator | LS Events |
| Kevin | Henderson | Programming Assistant Live Entertainment | Scottish Event Campus/OVO Hydro |