1.Getz and Page (2020:51) define events as "an occurrence at a givenplaceandtime; aspecial set of circumstances' a noteworthy occurrence".

a)Explain five implications of these key characteristics on planning and staging a virtual concert event (10 marks).

b)Compare the experience for participants and other stakeholders attending a virtual event to those attending a face-to-face event at a physical venue (10 marks).

2.Choose a large public event and:

a)Discuss three implications/challenges for its future planning in the wake of the current pandemic and the need for social distancing (10 marks).

b)Outline three practical social distancing strategies / recommendations relating to different elements of event management including aspects of logistics and supply, security and crowd control (10 marks).