The Stage Pit is a very busy working area. The raised platform near the barriers providers a safety working area for pit staff.

Pit staff (stewarding team) will often extricate those over the barrier to obtain medical support. The Pit Supervisor will act as a spotter - stood off to one site on the raised platform looking at the crowd for abnormal gaps or crowd movements. They will be in constant contact with Event Control.

A water supply should be available in this area. Best practice would suggest that the first 6 rows in the crowd should be kept hydrated.

• Security staff: are often based in the pit to protect the stage infrastructure and prevent unauthorised people for entering the area such as the stage - often people maliciously get crowd surfed to the front to get on the stage!

• Technical Production: Sound, lighting, video teams may be working in preparation for the next act as well as the one that's on!

• Press / Media: often for the first 3 songs of any artists - they will usually stick to crowd barriers or hide behind crowd infrastructure.

Medical Pit Operations

Medical Equipment

• AED

• Oxygen

• First Aid / Resuscitation supplies

• Means of extrication - slide sheet / wheelchair

Sometimes you may need (for larger events)

• a shielded from view private area

• immobilisation equipment

The Medical Pit Team Leader

• may be appointed for consistency and ensure the operation in the pit runs smoothly

• may be paired with the Spotter to keep an eye on the crowd