Safety taskforce formed after Astroworld tragedy

Group set to meet to discuss enhancing security at music events, as Houston police chief gives update on inquiries into 5 November tragedy

Travis Scott © Frank Schwichtenberg

A taskforce on concert safety has been formed in the US in the wake of last weekend’s Astroworld Festival tragedy in Houston. Announced by Texas governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Task Force On Concert Safety will be led by Texas Music Office director Brendon Anthony.

Roundtable discussions will be held to “analyse concert safety and develop ways to enhance security at live music events” in the state, which will then form the basis of a report of recommendations and…

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