How Showstop procedures are making festivals safer
In the run-up to IFF's Showstop Procedure workshop, key execs behind the accredited course share the difference it has made to festivals this summer
Feature By IQ | 1 September 2026
This summer, professionals trained in the only internationally accredited showstop procedure have worked across venues, stadiums, and festivals to make music and sports events safer for over 100m spectators.
Since launching at ILMC 2025 with the Pink Bows Foundation, over 1,000 event professionals have undertaken the course.
Company co-founder Steve Allen says: “In 2026, a growing number of festivals across Europe incorporated Showstop Procedure into their safety architecture. Roskilde Festival trained its whole team. Its coordinator of showstop managers reported that, ‘The…
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