🎶 Festival & event security: Fact or Fiction? 🔍

Kayleigh Wild
Mar 4
1 min read

Festivals are about music, memories, and good vibes, but keeping them safe is a serious responsibility. Whether you’re an organiser or an attendee, professional security isn’t just important, it’s the law.

Let’s break down some common myths about festival security. Are you getting it right?

🚨 Can security personnel search me if they aren’t SIA-trained?

❌ Fiction! Only SIA-licensed security guards have the legal authority to search attendees and confiscate prohibited items. Unlicensed searches could land the venue in serious legal trouble.

🚨 Can someone work security at a festival without an SIA license?

❌ UK law requires ALL security personnel at licensed events to have a valid SIA license.

Breaking this rule could mean:

⚠️ Fines up to £5,000 per unlicensed staff member

⚠️ Event cancellation

⚠️ Legal liabilities if incidents occur

🚨 If unlicensed security is used and something goes wrong, who’s liable?

✅ The event organiser and venue take the legal hit.

This could lead to:

❌ Lawsuits & compensation claims

❌ Revoked event licenses

❌ Permanent damage to your reputation