This week Danielle and guest co-host Janet Sellery talk with special guest, Betty Siegel, about accessibility in live events. They explore service animals, communication accommodations, and assistive technologies.  The conversation includes various accessibility considerations including sensory-friendly performances, mobility accommodations, and the importance of involving people with disabilities in the planning processes.  The conversation reflects on the need for empathy and knowledgeable staff in creating inclusive event spaces, while highlighting the ongoing evolution of accessibility technologies and practices.

• 01:45 Kennedy Center article
• 02:15 Zero Project
• 04:00 Dogs & Horses
• 13:06 Neural Divergence / Relaxed Performances
• 18:24 Visual Impairment / Low Vision
•      More service animal talk
• 25:03 American Sign Language
• 26:44 Tactile interpreter
• 34:00 Hearing Assistance
• 43:66 Mobility
• 57:43 Closing Credits
• 58:13 Post Credit question

In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, host Danielle is joined by ESA friends Jacob Worek and John Badcock for a round table discussion of what all has occurred so far this year in the event industry. From incidents, accidents, and near misses, to weather (so much weather), as well as tools and guidance, the first half of 2025 has been full of lessons for event professionals to consider when planning and executing performances and mass gatherings. See show notes for related links to incidents and resources.

1:03 Belgium's Tomorrowland Saved by Metallica After Fire Destroys Main Stage

11:00 8 children taken to hospitals after seizure-like symptoms at Harvard Square church concert

14:20 Vehicle ramming

• Los Angeles: Man charged after car ploughs into crowd, injuring 30 - BBC News
• Police: Liverpool parade car collision incident not terrorism - ESPN
• 11 people killed, more than 20 hurt after SUV rams into Vancouver street festival | CBC News

22:18 Weather cancellation

• https://variety.com/2025/music/news/steve-miller-band-cancels-all-tour-dates-due-to-weather-disasters-1236463342/
• Over 100 people fall ill at New Jersey graduations in 'mass casualty' incident due to extreme heat
• Home of Zelus - Official site of Zelus Environmental System

32:50 Docket 266: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments | NIOSH | CDC

35:00 Stay hydrated: It’s going to be a long, hot July for much of U.S. | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

36:30 Anna Lapwood | Official Website

41:31 Young person electrocuted at St George's Day fete in Sussex | The Argus

43:53 Structures & Rigging

• Katy Perry nearly falls as prop malfunctions mid-air over crowd | Culture | Independent TV
• Beyoncé's car malfunctions while suspended in air during concert in Houston - ABC7 Los Angeles

49:05 Words Matter - The Language of Crowds — Global Crowd Management Alliance

50:08 Standards and Guidance — Life Safety First : Event Safety Alliance

• ANSI ES1.6 Event Safety - Communications
• [ANSI ES1.42-2025 Parade Safety] (https://eventsafetyalliance.org/s/ANSI-ES142-2025-Parade-Safety.pdf

51:00 [NIOSH Faces Major Layoffs Amid HHS Restructuring, Slashing Two-Thirds of Workforce -- Occupational Health & Safety]https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2025/04/01/NIOSH.aspx)

57:30 Credits & 2025 Event Safety Summit: Solidarity in Safety — Life Safety First : Event Safety Alliance

57:52 Shakira postpones San Antonio, Houston shows

In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and guest host Bryan Huneycutt have an in-depth discussion about life on the road with Ryan George of thistourlife.com. Topics included everything from a new retirement benefit program to challenges for physical, mental and financial health on tour as well as advocacy within the touring community.

• ThisTourLife.com
• Amber.health
• tourhealth.org
• ctcbenefits.org

What does it take to build a worldwide tour From Zero? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle poses this question to long-time Linkin Park Tour Director (and ESA President) Jim Digby. They discuss how Linkin Park and their team kept the band's re-launch a secret from their notoriously dedicated fanbase, the production considerations involved in their first tour in eight years, the importance of building the right team, positive safety changes in international touring markets, and more.

In celebration of our 100th episode, we're sharing safety success stories from across the ESA community! From the creation of new standards and training programs to improved planning and collaboration, Danielle and guest co-host Tami Richter celebrate your wins and recognize our industry’s ongoing efforts to enhance safety for all.

A sincere thank you to our guests and listeners for supporting the Event Safety Podcast. Here's to the next 100!

In this episode of the Event Safety Podcast, Danielle and special guest host Dave Ellis dive into the world of event security with Dan Donovan, founder and Managing Partner of security solutions providers Stratoscope & Ingressotek. Discussion includes what goes into planning for event security, common misconceptions people have about the role, workforce development, technology, engaging with public safety, and loads more.

Notes:

ANSI ES1.40 - Event Security

What does it take to create a comprehensive safety education program for event professionals? In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle discusses the recently launched UC San Diego Event Safety Certificate Program with several of its creators—Ken Keberle (611 Resource Group), Stephanie Spann (UCSD), Stephanie MacGilfrey (UCSD), and Jacob Worek (ESA). Topics include the program’s goals, the subjects covered, who’s involved in its creation and delivery, and why it’s NOT an OSHA program.

Notes:

Event Safety | UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies

There are many similarities between planning for event operations and emergency management. In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast Danielle and special guest host Doug Bruce (Creative Safety) explore these crossover points with two highly experienced, event-focused emergency managers we met at the Event Safety Alliance Canada Conference, Sherry Beard and Simon Hunt. They discuss a wide range of issues including planning, scalability, relationship building, leadership adaptability, and the importance of establishing trust. Enjoy!

In this holiday season "mini-episode" of the Event Safety Podcast, we share a few of the many stories told at our first "Safety Slam", held during this year's Event Safety Summit. Listen in for some AI-generated slam poetry, communication snafus, and tales of questionable "blue" drinking water. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to seeing you all again in the new year. Stay safe!

In this episode of The Event Safety Podcast, Danielle recaps this year's excellent ESA Canada Conference with two members of the organization's leadership team, Janet Sellery and Kevin Tanner. They reflect on the highlights and key takeaways from this year's program, discuss balancing content and networking, and share what to expect at future editions.

Notes:

Event Safety Alliance Canada