Concert and Festival Safety Information from Safeconcerts
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The on line journal that will keep you up to date with all the latest developments in Crowd Safety & Security Management
In 2008 the attendance at festivals across the UK and the number of events in the open once again increased. But in 2008 festival organisers were faced with some of the biggest challenges involving fire for a number of years.
Festivals are about having a good time aren't they - So why Samaritans at a festival?
A.P Security carried out their duties at Leeds festival with such a high level of expertise and ability that they stood out from the rest, not only are they worthy of recognition but we give them the first Safeconcerts' Award for excellence
Probyn will now take responsibility for UK promotions, marketing, public relations, hospitality and productions as well as maintain his work with Download. O2 and Hard Rock Calling.
Risks Contained - Setting New Standards
Risks Contained - Steve Allen and Martin Farrow - Industry Leaders
Risks Contained - Steve Allen and Martin Farrow - Industry Leaders
Security Professionals Contact Details
Some contact details for some of the major security/stewarding companies
Some contact details for some of the major security/stewarding companies
Resources
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Some info about the new act due to come into effect in April 2008
Some info about the new act due to come into effect in April 2008
UK statistics on accidents and incidents
There have been a few - have a look at some that have happened in the UK over the years
There have been a few - have a look at some that have happened in the UK over the years
Useful resources for Crowd Safety
This page is aimed at providing on line resources for students who need access to research papers, booklists and guidance to further their studies in crowd safety matters, including a report into Donnington 1988 and Roskilde in 2000
This page is aimed at providing on line resources for students who need access to research papers, booklists and guidance to further their studies in crowd safety matters, including a report into Donnington 1988 and Roskilde in 2000
Ticket Safe
Buying tickets can be hazardous - fans are being caught out by numerous ticket scams, the authorities are currently doing little to protect victims but they are looking into it, so until things change we all need to be ticket aware.
Some basic advice on what to do if ticket fraud happens to you.
House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee Ticket touting - Second Report of Session 2007–08
These sites are not primary ticket sites, or they unauthorised, or are tout sites - therefore not on the list of safeconcerts recommended ticket sites.
Are the authorities doing anything about tickets?
It won't come as a great surprise to the majority of people to be reminded that many music fans are getting seriously ripped off in the ticket market.
It won't come as a great surprise to the majority of people to be reminded that many music fans are getting seriously ripped off in the ticket market.
Ticket Touts
Wherever possible we try and warn people where there is a serious danger that they may not get a decent service from a ticket agency or when an agency is advertising tickets that don't exist.
Wherever possible we try and warn people where there is a serious danger that they may not get a decent service from a ticket agency or when an agency is advertising tickets that don't exist.
Buying Tickets Safely
Buying tickets has become a nightmare for many with the cconstant appearance of on line ticket scams and frauds. This article has been put together to help you avoid all those pitfalls out there.
Buying tickets has become a nightmare for many with the cconstant appearance of on line ticket scams and frauds. This article has been put together to help you avoid all those pitfalls out there.
Stage Barriers
Mojo barriers are the gold standard in crowd safety barriers, now Mojo have added a brand new product to their range which will significantly enhance crowd safety at major events.
Environmental Topics
Glastonbury Festival 2008 - leading the way for environmental issues - will you leave no trace?
Environmental action plan put in place by Glastonbury Festival Organisers – June 2007
Positive News ... Music Fans Actually Want Green Events!
Music industry campaign group Agreenerfestival.com has published the results of a survey conducted by Buckinghamshire New University which asked music fans what they thought about green issues at live music events.
Music industry campaign group Agreenerfestival.com has published the results of a survey conducted by Buckinghamshire New University which asked music fans what they thought about green issues at live music events.
A Greener Festival - Leave not a whisper - nor a trace - take away only beautiful memories
Having helped drive awareness of the environment in the live music sector, the Greener Festival team now hope to encourage and reward those Festivals that deliver more environmentally friendly music events.
Having helped drive awareness of the environment in the live music sector, the Greener Festival team now hope to encourage and reward those Festivals that deliver more environmentally friendly music events.
Crowd Safety in the News
15/03/2010
Hundreds evacuated from Southampton club fireRhino Club hit by fire for the second time in three years
09/03/2010
The Studio in Runcorn told it must replace its entire door staff and improve CCTV after licensing hearingA bar has been told it must axe its entire door staff if it wants to remain open.
09/03/2010
Brighton plan to charge pubs for police thrown outProposals to force late-night pubs and clubs in Brighton to pay for extra policing have been thrown out by the Government
09/03/2010
Shameful bouncers employed at The Studio nightclub in RuncornA dossier of shame reveals shocking behaviour
01/03/2010
Disabled fan seriously injured at AC/DC gig in BrisbaneFan catapulted into the crowd in freak accident
Crowd Safety Articles
Dense Crowds - Keep Safe
Most of us go to events without thinking much about safety issues - expecting event organisers to take care of everything for us, however, we may also need to be a little more aware and take some responsibility for our own safety too.
Most of us go to events without thinking much about safety issues - expecting event organisers to take care of everything for us, however, we may also need to be a little more aware and take some responsibility for our own safety too.
Crowd Surfing and Moshing
For some people crowd surfing, stage diving and moshing are part of a cultural 'norm' , for others it's seen as totally anti social and spoils the event, what are the issues?
For some people crowd surfing, stage diving and moshing are part of a cultural 'norm' , for others it's seen as totally anti social and spoils the event, what are the issues?
Any Event - Fire And Rescue Service - Some Advice
Any Event have put together some basic advice for event organisers and also for people who go to events and festivals
Any Event have put together some basic advice for event organisers and also for people who go to events and festivals
Drugs - are you taking too high a risk?
Talk to Frank - get informed - get the right facts - keep safe
Talk to Frank - get informed - get the right facts - keep safe
When Safety Fails
It is unfortunate that there are rare incidents of accidents at music events. For research students here are some figures.
It is unfortunate that there are rare incidents of accidents at music events. For research students here are some figures.
Feeling up against it?
Are you feeling stressed out or depressed, suicidal? If you feel it's all hopeless you really aren't alone, here are some resources that can help you.
Are you feeling stressed out or depressed, suicidal? If you feel it's all hopeless you really aren't alone, here are some resources that can help you.
Courses
The UK’s first ever Certificate in Stage Barrier Signing Off Competency of its kind has been launched at Buckinghamshire New University.
Door Supervisors
Door Supervisors or Thuggish Bouncers?
It's a real tough job out there for those who are trying to provide a good professional service for the night time leisure industry.So are professional Door Supervisors finally replacing thuggish Bouncers?
It's a real tough job out there for those who are trying to provide a good professional service for the night time leisure industry.So are professional Door Supervisors finally replacing thuggish Bouncers?
Nightclub owner is liable for bouncer's attack on fire fighter
Landmark court ruling is a decision that will undoubtedly have serious implications for the UK's leisure, security and insurance industries
Landmark court ruling is a decision that will undoubtedly have serious implications for the UK's leisure, security and insurance industries
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