Author: Opinion Writers

mark nicholls

Mark Nicholls founded TURFconsultants – an educational and knowledge source for the synthetic turf industry and stadia around the world. As a turf consultant and expert on field safety, he outlines the most important considerations and precautions when it comes to the playing surfaces.

Damian Bush

Damian Bush, senior director of venues and events management at the Singapore Sports Hub, discusses how it’s possible to monetize stadia between non-sporting events by attracting visitors through community use.

Allianz Arena lighting

Mike Simpson, global design lead for Philips Lighting’s Sport Stadium business, explains how a previously humble utility has now become a catalyst for change