UP FRONT
04. Trade & Industry
NIGHT’s e-newsletter kicks off; Luminar sells 26 venues to Cavendish Bars
07. One to Watch
Shaken, stirred, poured or even mixed at your table using natural ingredients; cocktails and ways of serving them are becoming more unique and obscure

Operational
08. Nocturnal Notes
Noctis’ Paul Smith argues why the government needs to give us a break
10. Legal News
Our licensing expert Jeremy Allen unravels the complex laws in Scotland

Liquid Assets
12. Drinks News
Responsible Ricard; Red Bull Simply Cola: Ministry of Sound vodka

INTERVIEW
14. Controlling Interest
Michael Nicholson talks to Peter Marks and Gary Hunt about Brook Group’s operational strategy for the future, soon after Peter joins the company

Features
16. Festival Preview
Creamfields turns 10 as Global Gathering gives birth to the Golden Circle
18. Entertainment Feature
A look at the diverse world of entertainment, with some expert insight from various characters in the field

Venue REVIEW
21. Carling Academy Sheffield
27. Proud Camden Bar & Gallery Camden, London
31. Palace Casino Great Yarmouth
35. Merkaba Brighton
39. 5 Tuns Heathrow

DESIGN
42. Design Showcase
We launch our first Q&A column with designer Warren Lockhart of Inside i
45. Furniture
Some furniture ideas to make your venue look the business

Technology
48. Technology News
Light Design Limited bring the old Hitchin ballrooms up to date for Remix
50. Laser Feature
Do you know about the new laser safety regulations? Expert James Stewart explains how to comply, with a run down of the latest products

COMPANY PROFILE
54. Matt Rawlinson Ltd
We catch up with Matt Rawlinson at a turning point in his career

Outro
58. Sub Club
As Glasgow’s Sub Club turns 20, we chat to resident Harri about its success