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Showstop® Procedure Courses

Who should attend this course

This course is an intense and immersive, one day course, specifically designed for those persons who are Tactical decision makers for crowd safety, within the Sport and Entertainment industries and others who wish to gain a better understanding of the Showstop® Procedure.

Course Options

There are two options for those wishing to attend this course. The Certificate of Attendance invites those learners who may wish to gain a better understanding and awareness of the Showstop® Procedure, how it reduces life safety risks and the competency required to be a Showstop® Manager. This course is suitable for event organisers, production and stage managers, venue management, local authority and other individuals involved with public safety within Sports and Entertainment

Those wishing to opt for the Professional Certificate in Showstop® Procedure are individuals who must be able to provide evidence of a minimum 3yrs event experience in a supervisory or management role, within the event safety, event security, promoter, event production, stage management or venue management role, or, be an employee, with a role in public safety, or an emergency services or local authority role.

Individuals, who qualify to attend the Professional Certificate in Showstop® Procedure will attend the same course as those on the Certificate of Attendance course but will be required to sit the formal examination.

Course Certification

These courses are approved by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management and CPD.

All attendees will qualify for a Certificate of Attendance and 8hrs of CPD after completing the course.

Those individuals who attend the Showstop® Procedure Certificate of Attendance course, with be provided with a Certificate of Attendance.

Those individuals who qualify for, and book the Professional Certificate in Showstop® Procedure course, and pass the formal examination, will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Showstop® Procedure

Each certificate will be uniquely numbered. The Professional Certificate will have a QR Code, linking to an online register on this page, of qualified personnel, that will verify the certificate holder for future employment, for roles specific to Showstop®.

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Course Development and Design: Steve Allen, Dr. Mark Hamilton, Professor Chris Kemp

This course will be facilitated by:

Steve Allen FdA MIFireE FIIRSM RSP

Steve Allen is a global crowd safety and security expert with over 30 years of experience. As the recognised pioneer of the Showstop®, Procedure, Steve has ensured the safety of crowds and spectators at concerts, festivals, sporting events and other major events. Steve has consulted for Royal events in the UK and Middle East, for multinational brands and has toured with artistes including, but not limited to; Oasis, Led Zeppelin, Eminem, Beastie Boys, Dixie Chicks, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kasabian and the Stereophonics.

Dr. Mark Hamilton Fda MA (Dist.) Hon Duniv

Mark Hamilton, a global crowd safety expert, with over 50 years’ experience, served as Head of the International Centre for Crowd Management and Security Studies at Buckinghamshire New University, where he advanced research and education in crowd safety. His operational expertise includes more than 30 years as Security Director for Paul McCartney’s world tours, overseeing safety for millions of concertgoers.

Professor Chris Kemp

A former music promoter, venue manager, university Pro-vice Chancellor and Founder and CEO of Mind Over Matter Consultancy, Chris has worked across the world providing consultancy for a range of crowed space projects as well as training Olympic and Paralympic Coaches to lead and manage teams during their tenure. MOM’s courses have been provided in 23 countries, and he has worked with some of the largest music, entertainment and sports organisations in the world.

Description of the Course Content

Festivals, Sporting Events and Live Music Concerts, entertain millions of audience members globally, on an annual basis. History informs us that even with the best planning in place, crowd related injuries and sometimes fatalities, can occur during a live performance, which could have been prevented if a robust Showstop® Procedure had been in place.

Having plans in place to respond effectively to safety incidents and other emergencies that might occur at an event, is a legal requirement in many countries around the world but, there are also financial, reputational and ethical reasons why we should plan for safety incidents and emergencies.

The Showstop® Procedure is a proven crisis intervention measure for those with specific roles and responsibility, for the safety of crowds. The Showstop® Procedure aims to simplify and standardise, often misunderstood and complex Show Stop Procedures, with the simplified and proven Showstop® Procedure, that significantly reduces the likelihood of major injuries or fatalities, to members of the audience which may have otherwise been preventable.

Course Aim

To equip those with responsibility for the safety of crowds, at sport and entertainment events, with the knowledge and understanding to plan for, and apply, the Showstop® Procedure effectively within their own events, venues and in multi-agency environments.

Learning Outcomes

This programmes will enable the successful candidates to:

  • Critically appraise, in a situational context and an environment within the venue or festival industry, how working together with the Showstop team, an effective and efficient delivery of successful outcomes in an incident or challenge can be realised.
  • Recognise and apply the most pertinent solution to a Showstop challenge using documentation, defined role capabilities and an understanding of the artist and audience cultures.
  • Be cognisant of the multi-agency team and their function and show how this understanding can be applied during an emergency or crisis situation.
  • Provide real time assessment capabilities of the planning, management, and communication structures available to you during the Showstop process and how to get the best out of the stakeholder groups involved.
  • Analyse the situation taking place and be able to concisely explain to those working in the team what the implications of their roles are and what they are expected to deliver under pressure.
  • Critically review the many and various stages of your own role during the lead up to, the challenges of, and the aftermath of, the Showstop being implemented.

Skills

On completion of the Professional Certificate in Showstop® Procedure course, the successful learner will have been given the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding, decision making, teamworking, communication and leadership skills. From successful completion of the course, they will be able to apply these skills in practice. The key to this course is to give those taking the programme the ability to apply these skills in the Showstop® workplace to create a robust and resilient team.

What is included

  • Coffees, Teas, Water, Light refreshments (non-alcoholic)
  • Lunch
  • Course stationery (pens/pads)
  • CPD certification (8hrs)
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Professional Certificate in Showstop® Procedure (for those who meet the criteria to sit the examination and pass the examination)

For group bookings of 6 or above, please use the contact form below.

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