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Scott Johnson died on June 16, 2012, at Downsview Park in Toronto. The stage roof collapsed just before the final sound check for the Radiohead concert to be held that night.

As it says on his tombstone "Scott was a beautiful boy and a kind and gentle man". He had been touring as a drum technician with bits of guitar work and stage management and had considered himself at the top of the tree working with Phillip Selway and Clive Deamer with Radiohead but had worked with Keane for seven years and Australian Pink Floyd, Killers, Robyn and many others. His work in the studio is acknowledged on Keane and Killers albums. He was an accomplished player himself, recording and playing in London as a 15-year-old.

He need not have died.

Safety is Leadership in its Truest Form

Safety is legislated, documented, and governed. However, for it to be most effective, a climate of safety must be cultivated by leaders as a throughline for all decision-making. This keynote address looks to the world of high-profile sports and entertainment events. Projects such as MLB at Field of Dreams, NHL Winter Classic and TwitchCon have presented opportunities to put this leadership philosophy to action. Annemarie Roe, president of BaAM Productions, talks about how an established culture of health and safety provides the foundation required to impose strict safety standards among a diverse range of project teams with varying degrees of experience. A focus on safety is a fundamental aspect of leadership – not in reference to an individual leader – but rather the organizational priorities behind every decision being made. A Q&A session will follow.

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