Securing International-Scale Music Concerts: The Case of Coldplay in Indonesia
As a developing country, Indonesia has become an attractive destination for investors looking to make large-scale and international investments, particularly in organizing events such as major music concerts.
These large-scale concerts are often held in Jakarta, given its facilities, including performance venues with substantial capacities and other supporting amenities to accommodate the numerous fans of internationally renowned artists.
It’s worth noting that in 2023 (after the transition from the PPKM period to the new normal), the organization of music concerts has increased, and the interest from the audience continues to grow.
These international-scale events can attract tens of thousands of attendees. What about the security aspects?
Coldplay Concert in Indonesia
Recently, there was a buzz around the Coldplay concert held on November 15, 2023, at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (GBK). Coldplay, a global music phenomenon, attracted around 70,000 attendees to GBK on that day.
With such a large number of attendees, professional and large-scale security measures were essential to ensure the smooth flow of the event.
GBK has a vast land area. Given the extensive perimeter of the security location, there are many corners that need to be closely monitored and guarded.
Unforeseen incidents also need attention, especially due to the pro and contra sentiments surrounding the concert. Additionally, there are security risks such as visitor management and crowd flow that could pose security challenges.
Security measures are crucial, especially for an international artist like Coldplay visiting Indonesia.
With layered security risks, what mitigation steps should the security provider take?
Event Security
Nawakara, as a Security Service Business Entity (BUJP), offers services for securing events of this scale.
The primary objective of these security services is to ensure the safety of attendees and staff participating in the event.
Security measures also extend to safeguarding the venue and properties used in the event to prevent damage. Other concerns include theft, disturbances, and even terrorism.
In planning large-scale security activities, thorough planning is usually carried out for effectiveness. This planning includes considerations for the size of the event, the venue, and the deployment of security personnel, integrating them with technological security elements.
One crucial step in planning is determining the number of people who will be present at the event. This includes not only counting attendees but also staff and merchants at the location.
Understanding the entire secured perimeter is crucial for applying the concept of crime prevention through environmental design.
Selecting an inappropriate venue can lead to various security incidents, especially related to overcrowding, where the number of people exceeds the venue’s capacity.
Nawakara’s Event Security Services
As a trusted BUJP in Indonesia, Nawakara provides Event Security & Close Protection services tailored to the needs and scale of your planned event.
Nawakara has professional experience in handling such events, exemplified by providing security for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying event between Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam. The match took place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta.
With a tailor-made approach, Nawakara can effectively assess the security perimeter at the event venue. This approach allows for the creation of an optimal security system tailored to the diverse needs of each event.
Contact us to learn more about Nawakara’s Event Security & Close Protection services.
