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When event organisers think about safety management, attention is often focused on what happens inside the venue boundary. Whether it is a festival, stadium, arena, fan zone or outdoor event, considerable effort is invested in crowd management, stewarding, emergency planning and operational control within the licensed or controlled area. However, some of the most significant risks to public safety exist outside the event footprint, in the area commonly referred to as "Zone Ex

The increasing frequency and intensity of hot weather across the United Kingdom presents a growing challenge for the events industry. Whilst sunshine is often welcomed by organisers and attendees alike, prolonged periods of exceptional heat can create significant health and safety risks that require careful planning, management, and monitoring. Whether managing a greenfield festival, outdoor concert, sporting event, fan zone, agricultural show, or temporary event site, organi

The UK has introduced a significant new criminal offence aimed at tackling sex-based harassment in public spaces. For organisations responsible for large crowds—festivals, concerts, sports stadia, fan zones, and live events—this change has practical implications for crowd management, stewarding, reporting systems, and event safety planning. What Changed? What changed? On 1 April 2026, the Protection from Sex-based Harassment in Public Act 2023 came into force. The legislation

Thunderstorms serve as an important reminder that lightning can pose a serious risk to outdoor events. While often overlooked, lightning strikes have the potential to cause severe injury, fatalities, significant disruption, and damage to infrastructure.

Recent conditions have served as a timely reminder of how quickly weather can change. From prolonged periods of sunshine to sudden downpours and thunderstorms, event organisers must be prepared for a range of weather-related challenges.

Summer weather is here once again, and the contrast over the past two weeks has been a timely reminder of just how quickly conditions can change. As temperatures rise, it is essential for event organisers to assess whether their events are adequately prepared for hot weather conditions.