Event Staff at concerts

John Mason

I would like to say a big public thank you to all people who work at concerts, from security, to paramedic's, catering, st. john's ambulance etc.


These people work extemely hard to make sure everyone has a safe, good night and all they get in return is abuse. so i am just saying Thank You

Oh and if the girl who was going to report me friday night for not letting her use the staff toilets, is here, pm me, love, and i will give all my details

MagicMarker

Well, no, they get paid in return too.

John Mason

MagicMarker wrote: »

Well, no, they get paid in return too.

they might get paid but the level of abuse they have to put up with is horrendous.

MagicMarker

So?

Terry

MagicMarker wrote: »

So?

MagicMarker, stop trolling.

John Mason

Mr.S wrote: »

security are pricks at concerts...ever show i've been to here they have been anoying and rude.

they are only pricks, if you act like a prick in the first place

Jello

You do get the odd prick though. Most of them are grand, like at Justice last night in the Phoenix Park - probably the soundest bunch of event staff at a big gig I've been at.

Clare Bear

Some event staff are lovely and friendly and some are complete tossers, as with everything in life.

FlutterinBantam

What is this thread about?

Event staff work at events, they get paid.

Their job is to look after and manage the punters going in and out.

Their required competency would be an ability to avoid antagonizing people?

There are assholes on both sides.... whats the deal here???

John Mason

because last night was nightmare, thats why i am thanking them. and last monday night was a nightmare and all people do is slag them off the whole time. do you think it is part of their job to be piss.ed on, vomited on, stab, punched?

testicle

irishbird wrote: »

because last night was nightmare, thats why i am thanking them. and last monday night was a nightmare and all people do is slag them off the whole time. do you think it is part of their job to be piss.ed on, vomited on, stab, punched?

Are you one of them?

Jello

irishbird wrote: »

yeah, they are a great bunch it was such a shame about the punters there but you cant talk about that particular gig cos is <snip>

Nope it was Aiken Promotions.

Chucky the tree

irishbird wrote: »

because last night was nightmare, thats why i am thanking them. and last monday night was a nightmare and all people do is slag them off the whole time. do you think it is part of their job to be piss.ed on, vomited on, stab, punched?

If they dont like it, quit. Simple as that. There's a huge amount of people who have to deal with the excact same, where are all their thank you threads?

John Mason

Jello wrote: »

Nope it was Aiken Promotions.

LOL you are right

right then what in gods name was wrong with you people at the justice gig last night ..............wild animals would have been better behaved

Voodu Child

Mr.S wrote: »

but i dont know why you are thanking them on a forum

She has a story, and wants someone to ask her what it is.

Women :rolleyes:

Jello

irishbird wrote: »

LOL you are right

right then what in gods name was wrong with you people at the justice gig last night ..............wild animals would have been better behaved

What was wrong with us? I guess we were all just... drunk? I didn't see much wrong with people's behaviour, just everyone having a good time!

Setun

irishbird wrote: »

LOL you are right

right then what in gods name was wrong with you people at the justice gig last night ..............wild animals would have been better behaved

Right go on so, tell us what happened...

John Mason

voodoo_child wrote: »

She has a story, and wants someone to ask her what it is.

Women :rolleyes:

no story, i work at most concerts in dublin and the larger ones around the country and what goes on is so, so scary............i dont remember concerts being like that when i was younger. i have a lot of friends working in security at these events and most of them have been put in hospital at one time or another

Jello

Daddio wrote: »

Right go on so, tell us what happened...

I'd love to know myself!

Gran Hermano

Maybe it's my Sunday hangover, but can someone please clarify that the
OP started a thread singing praise to all those unfortunates who get paid
to work at concerts only to later post that she works at concerts and thus
started a thread to praise herself and co-workers....

Setun

irishbird wrote: »

no story, i work at most concerts in dublin and the larger ones around the country and what goes on is so, so scary............i dont remember concerts being like that when i was younger. i have a lot of friends working in security at these events and most of them have been put in hospital at one time or another

Well what's your worst horror story? Never had any trouble with event staff tbh, I can imagine them having a hard time though, depending on what gig it is.

Gran Hermano wrote:

Maybe it's my Sunday hangover, but can someone please clarify that the
OP started a thread singing praise to all those unfortunates who get paid
to work at concerts only to later post that she works at concerts and thus
started a thread to praise herself an co-workers....

Yep you're not still drunk, you've got it right.

Cheeky_gal

Jello wrote: »

You do get the odd prick though. Most of them are grand, like at Justice last night in the Phoenix Park - probably the soundest bunch of event staff at a big gig I've been at.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!

Were u at justeeeeeece??? :D:D

Cheeky_gal

irishbird wrote: »

yeah, they are a great bunch it was such a shame about the punters there but you cant talk about that particular gig cos is MCD

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! Were u there too???

Jello

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!!

Were u at justeeeeeece??? :D:D

Well yes obviously.

Cheeky_gal

Jello wrote: »

Well yes obviously.

Amazing eh???

Jello

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

Amazing eh???

Yep.

Cheeky_gal

Jello wrote: »

Yep.

U seem very hung over otherwise just arrogant. lol!

The amount of girls that lost their shoe last nite was hilarious!! Aaaaaw what-a-nite!

Jello

Cheeky_gal wrote: »

U seem very hung over

True.

Anyway, I'm sure we'll be told to take this to PM if it continues.

smashey

Heh, she's right. I did security at a couple of concerts a few years back and got a lot of abuse.

Mind you, I usually had the abuser in a headlock on the way to the gates when it happened.

Terry

Any mention of that certain promoter or any of their concerts will result in an immediate ban. That includes innuendo or someone replying to this and saying "In your endo".

Any mention of a particular gig coupled with complaints about staff there or complaints about how it was run in general will result in an immediate ban.

Terry

Mr.S wrote: »

In your endo.

Can't say he wasn't warned.

c0rk3r

If your in a position of authority and deal with the general public in large numbers your bound to get hassle and abuse. Some people just dont respect authority of any kind and feel they can do whatever they want. Thus behaving like depraved animals.

I was at a gig recently. Fire alarm goes off cue the fire brigade and police come and shut the place down. People where going crazy, mostly because no explanation was given. The promoters and organisers were at the gig also and kept their mouth shut. The fcuking emergency exits were bolted shut, candles were lit all over the place and people were allowed to smoke inside. Of course we only found this out a week later. Didnt stop the abuse directed towards the guards/firemen (except for the women who just threw themselves at them.. it was unreal. i think im going into the wrong profession). "i wish i had a condom so i could piss in it and **** it at them"- i mean wtf!. The organisers should of been lynched and refunds given. 33euro down the toliet for 1hours entertainment.

Security gards, police, fire brigade, bouncers etc deal with the lowest of the low and its incredibly difficult not to let them get to you. Its going to put you in a bad mood, ruin your night. your going to be a prick to everyone that day. We've all been through it in work except we dont deal with the public on mass. You'd have to have a specific personality to not let it affect you. I couldnt work any of the above jobs due to the hassle/abuse/stress. There are some immoral, disgusting, despicable, evil pricks out there who just dont know how (or care) to behave and these people deal with them all the time. No thanks.

Surprised to hear there was trouble at the justice gig. Liberal mellow electro types just looking to have a stomping time. Cant understand that one

Karoma

I'm locking this because:
a) I don't need to be liked.
b) Discussion of Voldemort has already happened and will happen again.
c) I don't want another Voldemort. Sequels suck.
d) What was the original point? To thank yourself? Give me a break.

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