Event security contractor Showsec has a three year contract to supply security and crowd management services to events in London’s Hyde Park.
This follows the confirmation by Royal Parks that Live Nation retained a contract. Over the years Showsec has supplied a range of event security for live events like the Wireless and Hard Rock Calling series of festivals and one-off concerts, Party in the Park, Live 8, Picnic in the Park and Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday Concert.
Showsec Operations Director Simon Battersby was the head of security for this year’s events in the park. He said: “We are delighted to be returning to Hyde Park. It is the jewel in the crown of London’s outdoor event spaces, attracting prestigious events with high profile artists and visitors. I enjoy the challenge of delivering a consistent high standard security service at a range of very different events, working alongside the best production teams in our industry.”
Live Nation’s Festival Director John Probyn said: “We intend to continue to bring the very best in music and entertainment to the heart of the community. I am delighted that we can continue to develop shows in Hyde Park and work with the professional agencies who support us such as Royal Parks, Westminster City Council, the Metropolitan Police and key supply partners like Showsec. By maintaining and developing our relationships with suppliers, we are able to ensure the continuity of the professional delivery of the highest standard of events, introducing consistent improvements to services in all areas of the site.”
