EVENT TYPES
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Festivals & Outdoor Events
From small community festivals to large scale multi stage events. Crowd management, search teams, stewards, control room and full event safety plans.
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Corporate Events & Conferences
Discreet, professional security for business events, award ceremonies, product launches and conferences.
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Weddings & Private Events
Sensitive, unobtrusive security for private occasions. Guest management, access control and overnight venue protection.
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City Events & Public Gatherings
Experience working alongside local authorities, Canterbury City Council and public facing event teams on city centre events.
FULL SERVICE DELIVERY
WHAT WE PROVIDE.
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Dedicated security management team & event briefing
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SIA licensed door supervisors & security guards
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Crowd management & control room operatives
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Search teams & entry screening
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Safety stewards for guest assistance and wayfinding
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Front of stage pit teams
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VIP & backstage protection
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Traffic management support
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Close protection for artists and principals
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Overnight venue and asset security
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Full event safety documentation on request
WHAT WE DO
SAFE EVENTS, SMOOTH OPERATION.
From intimate private parties to major public festivals, Akon Security provides professional, fully licensed security and stewarding teams that keep your event safe without making it feel like a fortress. Our officers understand the balance between safety enforcement and guest experience and they're trained to maintain both.
Our event teams provide full-spectrum coverage: door supervision and ID checking at entry, crowd monitoring and flow management throughout the event, backstage and VIP area protection and emergency evacuation coordination if required. We integrate seamlessly with your event management team.
We've secured events for Canterbury Festival, Kent Union, Hampton by Hilton and dozens of local venues across the county. Our knowledge of Kent's licensed venues and licensing laws means we operate within legal requirements from day one
✓ SIA Door Supervisor licensed officers as standard
✓ Access control and ID/age verification at entry
✓ Crowd monitoring and safe capacity management
✓ VIP and backstage area protection
✓ Emergency evacuation planning and execution
✓ Anti drug and contraband search procedures
✓ Post event lock down and site clear
✓ Licensing compliance and documentation support
WHO IS THIS FOR
EVERY TYPE OF EVENT.
We are particularly experienced in student events and university venue security across Kent. We also work closely with event managers and promoters who need reliable, professional security.
MUSIC FESTIVALS
CORPORATE EVENTS
CONCERTS & GIGS
CHARITY & COMMUNITY EVENTS
SPORTING EVENTS
LICENSED VENUES
MARKETS & FAIRS
UNIVERSITY & STUDENT EVENTS
NIGHTCLUBS & BARS
PRIVATE PARTIES
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
EVENT & FESTIVAL SECURITY SERVICES FAQS
Do I legally need licensed security for my event?
If your event takes place at a licensed premises, you are legally required to use SIA Door Supervisor-licensed staff for anyone carrying out a security role (searching guests, managing entry, ejecting people). For unlicensed private events, it is not a legal requirement but strongly advisable for events over a certain size. We can advise you on your specific legal obligations based on your venue, licence type and event size.
How many security staff do I need for my event?
Industry guidance typically suggests a ratio of 1 security officer per 100–150 guests as a starting point, but the right number depends on your venue layout, the nature of the event, expected alcohol consumption, the audience profile and any specific risk factors. We'll conduct a risk assessment and provide a staffing recommendation as part of your quote.
Can you provide security at short notice for last minute events?
Yes for small scale events and this is something we're known for in Kent. We maintain a pool of experienced event security officers who can be deployed at 24–48 hours notice in most cases. Contact our operations team directly for urgent requests.
What's the difference between a door supervisor and an event steward?
A Door Supervisor holds an SIA licence and is legally authorised to search guests, manage entry to licensed premises and use reasonable physical intervention if required. An Event Steward is not SIA licensed but is trained in crowd safety, event procedures and guest management. Most events benefit from a mix of both: door supervisors at entry and key points, stewards managing the crowd throughout.
Do you work with venues and promoters on an ongoing basis?
Yes. Many of our event clients work with us on a rolling basis regular Friday and Saturday night venue cover, recurring festival and market series, or annual events that need the same team year after year. Ongoing relationships allow us to learn your venue, your guests and your specific requirements.
CLIENTS
SOME OF OUR RECENT EVENT CLIENTS.
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