Don’t Let Terrorism Stand in The Way of Entertainment
In a Q&A with IQ magazine, Pete Murphy, Operations Director of Priavo Security, explains why live event security is more important than ever – and reveals how Priavo can keep touring artists safe. Tragically the security climate has changed considerably in Europe. Crowded places are now being targeted to cause mass casualties. Coordinated multiple, simultaneous attacks result in emergency response teams becoming quickly overwhelmed. The current broadening of IS’s modus operandi is significant and highlights the importance of choosing the correct security option.
The music and events industry must now address security very seriously and venues need to enhance safety protocols to avoid becoming the next target. Terrorists will look for maximum impact with weakest resistance. There is a duty of care and obligation to provide safe travel to the Artists, production crew and fans. Read our article which details how Security should be chosen wisely and what Priavo can do to help: