Thursday, September 2, 2010
Many event organisers are waiting until the last-minute to book events, with cost considered as the deciding factor in the final venue choice by more than half of event organisers, according to new findings released today.Filed Under: Technology 3 Comments
Saturday, August 28, 2010
More than 200 security licences have been suspended by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) following the claims which focus on London-based training centre Tristar. Awarding body Edexcel withdrew the level 2 BTEC award in door supervision certificates issued by Tristar. And because the qualifications have been withdrawn 211 licence holders no longer meet SIA criteria. [...]
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Showsec implemented a delicate balance of maintaining safety and security with a very customer focused operation for festival organisers Rob da Bank and John Hughes along with the Loud Sound production team to deliver a successful, family friendly, Camp Bestival, 28th July-31st July 2010. Southern Regional Manager Steve Reynolds explains; “Customer care was a high [...]
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Last-minute events in 2012 to celebrate the London Olympics could be “dangerous”, Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Chris Allison has warned. Small-scale events springing up is “our major worry” as detailed plans are being drawn up of everything from deployment of officers through to the number and allocation of safety barriers. These sorts of events could [...]
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Event management company ESC Events has won the contract to supply security for the ‘Treasures of Lambeth Palace Library’, an exhibition featuring a diverse collection of manuscripts, archives and books, some of which will be on display for the first time. The exhibition includes the warrant for the execution of Mary Queen of Scots, books [...]
Monday, May 17, 2010
Select Management and Security Ltd have today announced they have become the first Crowd Management and Event Security company in Northern Ireland to achieve the Approved Contractor standard from the Security Industry Authority. In addition to this milestone, Select have also become the first Northern Ireland company to achieve Approved Contractor status for Close Protection. [...]
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Showsec has been selected as the new venue security supplier at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC), building on the company’s success in Scotland, where it is offering clients a fresh alternative for venue and event security services. Mark Logan says: “We are delighted to be appointed as the AECC’s ongoing security partner. The [...]
Monday, April 19, 2010
Showsec achieved a record rating in retaining its status as a member of the Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) with the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Following rigorous fourth year checks, the company was awarded its highest ever score by the inspector, who praised all aspects of the company that fell under his scrutiny. The SIA is [...]
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Organisers heaped praise on Showsec following a tremendously successful Camp Bestival this July. In the events’ second year, audience numbers increased by an amazing 50% from 10,000 to 15,000, including 5,000 kids. Loud Sound’s Event Director Jim King commented: “We were very happy with the operation undertaken by Showsec at Camp Bestival. They had the [...]
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Showsec played a pivotal role in maintaining a relaxed summer festival vibe in Hyde Park this summer, as audiences, artists and productions enjoyed great music in sweltering weather over ten show-days. Three days of Hard Rock Calling were headlined by Neil Young, The Killers and Bruce Springsteen, with some smaller shows on stage two preceding [...]
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Heavy showers of rain overnight and into the Monday morning caused headaches for drivers leaving the Glastonbury Festival site in Pilton. Cars stuck in the mud caused big delays and one driver told the BBC it took four hours to leave the Somerset site. Traffic was heavy on Monday with major delays on the A37 [...]
Monday, June 29, 2009
Bruce Springsteen cost the festival organiser Michael Eavis £3,000 when his set breached the 12.30am curfew by nine minutes. Mr Eavis said: “I gave him ten minutes and he took nine. I’ll pay the fine, £3,000. Paul McCartney — 2004 headliner — paid me back. I’m going to pay the Bruce Springsteen one myself. It’s [...]
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Slough’s largest community event has been axed for the second year in a row with organisers accusing the police of making ‘unreasonable’ demands for providing security at the festival. The company behind the Slough Mela has been told that this year’s music and culture bash can only go ahead on the condition that it pays [...]
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The sand has been laid, the chill out lounge is being decorated with beach balls and they are just putting final touches to the palm trees. Meanwhile, a couple of roadies are carrying a huge amplifier to the main stage, whistling: “I do like to be beside the seaside”. With just hours to go until [...]
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
London 2012 Olympic Games organisers have published sustainability guidelines aimed at cutting the environmental impact of corporate and public events leading up to the games. David Stubbs, London 2012 head of sustainability for London 2012, which is delivering the games alongside the Olympic Delivery Authority, said: “Between now and 2012, we will be holding any [...]
Saturday, January 3, 2009
A religious procession is set to go ahead after organisers reluctantly accepted having to halve its £50,000 budget. Church officials had feared they would be forced to cancel Christ in the Centre, which attracts more than 10,000 people to Leicester each year, after a lack of donations so far. Now organisers have decided to accept [...]
Saturday, December 13, 2008
A dozen years ago, the owners of the Atlanta Hawks threatened to move the team to the suburbs. The downtown Omni coliseum wasn’t bringing in enough money. Then-Mayor Bill Campbell and his staff put together an enticing package to keep the team in the city. The Hawks’ owner at the time, Turner Broadcasting System, took [...]
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The success of the Olympic Games in China has set a high benchmark. With the London 2012 Games next in line, we must swiftly ask ourselves: ‘Is Britain ready for the greatest show on earth’? When I pose that particular question, I’m at the same time suggesting that the emphasis needs to focus on the [...]
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Five teenage girls have been injured at a free concert performed by X Factor finalists JLS. About 2,000 people had gathered for the concert at the 1,500-capacity Fairfield Halls in Croydon, south London. Fans were reportedly pushed forward when the crowd swelled as children gathered for tickets to see the boy band on Monday. London [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
THE licences of nearly 10,000 private security guards are set to be revoked within weeks, jeopardising crowd control at pubs, sporting events and concerts in the new year. The guards have until January 8 to meet stringent new training requirements or be struck off the Security Industry Register operated by NSW Police. The move affects [...]
Friday, November 21, 2008
G4S Events, the specialist events division of G4S Security Services (UK), has won a SportBusiness Sports Event Management Award for its security and stewarding services to The Derby Festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse, and The Championships, Wimbledon . The award was presented to Mark Hamilton, Managing Director of G4S Events, at the awards ceremony which [...]
