MUSIC TOUR SECURITY TRAINING COURSE
A COURSE CREATED AND DELIVERED BY
Headline Security Management Ltd
INTRODUCTION
Headline Security Management's tour security training course offers an introduction to Venue Advance and Artist Advance roles.
We are often asked, “How can someone get into Tour Security?” We want to provide that opportunity through our training course and give you the knowledge and tools necessary for both positions.
Course approach
This is not a typical training course for Bodyguards! There is no weapons training, evasive driving, or RST. This new and bespoke course will take place for five days in the classroom and out in the field. Guest lectures, presentations, and hands-on training will provide a wealth of information about the detailed duties and expectations of the Venue Advance and Artist Advance positions.
What’s Covered
Learn how to perform a venue, hotel recce and FBO visits.
Produce Security Riders and pass sheets for Festivals, Stadiums, and Arenas.
Plan logistics for transportation/runners/staging of vehicles.
How to hold and chair a Pre-Event Security Meeting.
Learn what a CPO looks for from the advance team.
Introduction to front-of-stage safety and barrier configurations.
Understanding Crowd management/modelling, theories and its relevance to your role.
The impact of terrorism/ active shooter at concerts.
Plus additional learning:
How to lead a Meet and Greet,
Stalkers and how to mange them,
Soundcheck and Pre-show parties,
After-show parties,
In-stores / Radio station visits/ TV show visits.
HSM History
Two years later – Colin Lish and Steve Head joined a concert security company and with their knowledge and love of music, accepted the challenge and set out on a quest to find music-loving security staff… and so the story begins.
So, from 1993 to 2000, they worked tirelessly to find Security Staff that understood the music, the genre, what issues came with each artist and a solution to give the band a voice and say in the safety of their fans.
In 2000 Headline Security Management Ltd (HSM Ltd) was born and here we are 24 years later with a current client list that looks like a historical view of BRIT and Grammy winners.
We stringently look at the client, its genre, its history and then select the member or members of staff that are best suited. This has always been our way and that’s the key to our 24 year’s success.
In 1991 Grunge hit the UK and with it came a whole new issue of safety at concerts: Surfing.
This craze seemed to be misunderstood by, at that time, Bouncers acting as Concert Security. There was a cry from bands for the need of a new style of security, one that understood the music, the genre and most importantly the fans.
“And so the story begins”
Client list
Katy Perry
P!NK
Radiohead
Arctic Monkeys
Hozier
Gorillaz
Noel Gallagher
Cher
AURORA
Sam Fender
Rammstein
Liam Gallagher
James Arthur
Snow Patrol
The Smile
Five Seconds Of Summer
The Script
The Strokes
Massive Attack
Scarlxrd
Gerry Cinnamon
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
Stereophonics
Matchbox Twenty / Rob Thomas
Manic Street Preachers
Next Steps
Attendees will be scored throughout the process based on how well you pick up the training and apply it as we go via tests, in-class discussions and hands-on assessments.
All attendees will be awarded a certificate based on the scoring process from each day. HSM Certificates are highly regarded and recognised by the major Tour Security companies and will validate your skills and knowledge in the industry.
Successful candidates will gain access to HSM’s extensive network of industry contacts, including Agents, Tour Managers, Production Managers, and other leading Tour Security companies. This invaluable network can open doors to exciting career opportunities.
If you are interested in taking part in this course, please email Colin Lish with the following information:
Full name
Age
Where you are based
Short history of your security experience
EMAIL: colinjaylish@gmail.com