Look sharp! Chase to the cut You probably realise machetes (see above) and teen parties don’t mix. Some kids, however, actually need this truth spelt out to them. Blade runner I’d been contracted to secure a sixteenth birthday in Melbourne’s outer southeast. I was met by a highly stressed father at the…
Asking For Trouble The gatecrasher plague continues, forcing some party hosts to try drastic tactics. Unfortunately, the one below just makes things worse. Invite to fight In the last six months, I’ve noticed event hosts (including parents) inviting known troublemakers to their parties. Why? Because they think that by including troublemakers from the outset,…
THE last thing Ryan Ball would have expected when he agreed to host a teenage party was to be bashed to within an inch of his life. The 38-year-old Perth man is in a critical condition in hospital after a shocking attack that has left him with head wounds so severe doctors have placed…
You know how people ask for advice but don’t take it? I get that all the time. Last week, a prospective client rang me to book 1 guard for a party of 270 teens – with just 4 adult helpers. As you may imagine, my initial response was, ‘Are you crazy?’ I then told…
You will see from this story with Channel 9, how effective the drug dogs are at private events. I was amazed at how quick the dog isolated the drugs.
Burning down the house Note: Your next party may cost millions for the guest you failed to protect. This will take away more than just your home: it’ll obliterate everything you’ve worked for. Read this to see why. Sad facts Tragically, I’m not surprised by this news. Bigger parties. More injuries. Increased litigation. As…
I have looked at many options to ensure young adult parties are safe. Options such as external cameras, increased staff and providing a stringent plan in regards to alcohol management, however the issue with drugs is increasing at many of our youth events. Increased ‘drive buys’ of potential drug dealers have added to this headache.…
Blood on our hands Have you heard the news? Tragically, this death is shattering, but not surprising. Only when someone dies does a gatecrasher get charged. I’m certain this wasn’t the first party these gatecrashers have raided. But how can we know for sure if out-of-control parties aren’t collated by police? We need hard data, so we…