by Manon Gijbels | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, News
YouTube stars inviting their herd of fans to come visit them is a recognized phenomenon. However, due to fan behaviour linked to social platform TikTok, the phenomenon has become an issue. Many famous artists have fans who will do anything to be upfront at a concert....
by Manon Gijbels | Sep 21, 2022 | Blog, News
There are numerous tools one can use to map out the risks at public events. One of the most used tools is the RAMP analysis: a modelling technique that helps to define the crowd dynamics as crowds approach, circulate, and depart from the site. The acronym RAMP stands...
by Manon Gijbels | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog, News
UK researchers Prof. Clifford Stott and Dr. Arabella Kyprianides recently published a report on police action at protests in Seattle in 2020. The main lesson is that the police should not treat the crowd as an adversary, but should make contact early on and build...
by Manon Gijbels | Jul 6, 2022 | Blog, News
Festival season is back! But, after two years of the pandemic, it can be uncomfortable for both organizers and festival goers. In contrast, it is a very interesting period for researchers focused on the science behind the dynamics and behaviour of crowds....
by Manon Gijbels | May 20, 2022 | Blog, News
The Event Safety Institute (ESI) teaches police commanders and advisors how to police major events. We note that police experts have started to pay more attention to crowd safety management which is a good development, since public order management and safety...
by Manon Gijbels | May 6, 2022 | News
The Astroworld Festival near Houston turned into a tragedy on the evening of November 5, 2021. The atmosphere at the concert changed as disaster hit because of a crowd surge, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries. A Special Task Force on Concert...
