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The event was streamed live on Facebook with highlights broadcast on local TV station Made in Liverpool, giving students the chance to experience what it鈥檚 like to work on a live TV show.

The chance to work on The 2ube Xtra for second years comes ahead of a three month practical placement at the start of their third year. Natasha wants to follow a career in festival management. 鈥淚n a lot of ways I feel more prepared for my placement, having had the experience of dealing with issues quickly and being able to cope with whatever crops up.鈥�

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