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TMT:95 Lucy Noble On The British Airways Arc & The Opportunity For Mid-Sized Venues

21 Jun 2026 · 58 min

Welcome to The Money Trench! This week, Mark is joined by Lucy Noble, SVP of UK Venues for AEG Presents.

Having studied at RCM and spent 20 years working at the Royal Albert Hall, Lucy is an expert in anything and everything live.

The pair discuss the opening of London’s newest venue - the British Airways ARC, the challenges of building a new space, and how venues need to adapt for the future.

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