Provide Adequate Security at Festivals and Large Gatherings to keep attendees/staff safe: 

Sign this petition to help bring changes from event production teams, promotors, venue management and event companies. 

• We demand metal detectors and professional searches on all persons entering a venue.
• Security teams are not taking their role seriously, leading to dangerous items such as weapons into venues.
• Consider no more vehicles allowed inside the festival grounds.
•  We demanding national standardized protocol for large event gatherings and festivals. Every State, County, and City should be held to the same standards of safety.

Who is impacted? Festivals and large gatherings are meant to be joyful occasions, bringing people together to celebrate music, culture, and community. However, these events have increasingly become targets for violence. Attendees, artists, and event organizers are directly impacted by the threat of gun violence. The fear of mass shootings or individual acts of violence creates an atmosphere of anxiety and apprehension, undermining the very essence of these gatherings as spaces of joy, connection, and artistic expression.

What is at stake? The safety and well-being of festival-goers and participants are at stake. The lack of professional security teams and medical tents that has marred these events has led to tragic loss of life, causing immeasurable pain and anguish for the victims and their families. Additionally, the reputations of festivals and their ability to foster creativity, inclusivity, and a sense of community are jeopardized when attendees fear for their safety. The continued occurrence of preventable incidents at festivals can deter people from attending, diminishing the cultural and economic vitality that these events bring to communities.

Why is now the time to act? Now is the time to act because the urgency to prevent violence at festivals and large gatherings cannot be overstated. We have witnessed heartbreaking incidents where lives have been needlessly lost, dreams shattered, and communities traumatized. The growing pattern of incidents at these events demands immediate attention and comprehensive reform. We must prioritize the safety and security of festival-goers and work towards a future where they can enjoy these gatherings without the constant fear of violence.