You Are Not the Rigger
You may think that you’re the rigger, but you bloody well aren’t. Just because you are aware of where the motors go and how to… Read More »You Are Not the Rigger
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Beyond Safety’s Reach
Las Vegas Shooting Shows That Even Best Practices Can’t Make Events Completely Safe
The real-life nightmare that unfolded during the closing performance by headliner Jason Aldean at the Route 91 Harvest Festival defied just about every best-practices precaution that could have been deployed to keep the performers, crew and 22,000 concert attendees safe.
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When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors
Lightning Safety Planning for Live Productions
Lightning kills thousands of people across the globe every year. Lightning also arrives with thunder, which acts an audible alert system that warns of dangerous conditions outside. If thunder is heard, anyone outdoors is in danger of being struck by lightning. A common myth is that it must be raining for lightning to occur. In fact, many lightning fatalities occur when rain is not falling. When lightning threatens, immediate action is required to promote life safety.
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One is Too Many: The Event Safety Alliance Response to Orlando
Ourr hearts are heavy with the news of the recent attack at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando. While undeniably event-related, this is above all a human tragedy that touches everyone, regardless of industry. As we struggle to make sense of what occurred, let us grieve those who lost their lives and foster a love that can overcome senseless acts of violence such as this. Although much remains uncertain about the horrific incidents in Orlando on both Friday night [the June 10 murder of The Voice vocalist Christina Grimmie] and early Sunday morning [the June 12 Pulse nightclub attack], we believe that enough is known for us to offer the following truths, which we believe are important to say because they appear not to be self-evident.
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