Showsec's northern development towards the end of 2005 saw them working in partnership with the Academy Music Group for the opening of the Carling Academy in Newcastle, training a new, local crowd management team to work at the venue. Simon Sinclair has been appointed as area manager, where he will use 10 years' experience in the northern region and as a key member of management teams to live nation events, radio one and MTV awards.
Showsec's new Exeter team, led by Steve Garratt, has already provided crowd management services at Westpoint Arena, for the Stereophonics show in December. Having lived in the region for over eight years, Steve has extensive experience from working on the security for South West events and venues. The Exeter office will be looking to offer their service across the South West, encompassing Plymouth, Bournemouth and Southampton, and has already completed 40 NCFE Event Stewarding qualifications for its staff.
(Lee Baldock)
