Firework Festival – Management Perspective

“I woke up today feeling really proud of the SES Group team that delivered the Firework Festival at Alexandra Palace and Park over the last 2 days.

I had the honour of being in the event control for 2 days, watching the team of Managers, Supervisors, Control Room Operators, Response Officers, Security and Stewards keep attendees safe.

It was great to hear the praise and positive comments directed at the teams performance, from not only our client Alexandra Palace but also from the independent audit team engaged by the client to audit the security and stewarding activities on site… one comment in particular resonated with me ‘Your people are problem solvers’… we are all more than aware that all events come with challenges and this one comment perfectly sums up this team.

Over 20,000 visitors on Friday and 40,000 visitors on Saturday enjoyed the fireworks, the Beer Festival, the Ice Rink and the other various activities and entertainment throughout the Park.

Well done everyone!! I know I can be ultra critical of what we do at times… but this time all I can say is well done!!

To all the other event professionals out there entertaining the public at fireworks events this weekend.. be safe and look after each other.”