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I have found Venue Security to be honest, good workers and have the ability to sum up any given situation and respond in a calm and responsible manner. I have employed Venue Security in a variety of different venues including The Super Top, North Shore Event Centre, The Civic Theatre, St.James Theatre and hotel venues. One of their best attributes is that they are consistent. Consistent in approach, timely and polite.

Since 2000 I have had my own promotions company in New Zealand, Brent Eccles Entertainment, represented The Frontier Touring Company and have had a 30 year background as a live performer. I know the value of a good security company.

In my opinion Venue Security Ltd is far and away the best security company anywhere in New Zealand and I am happy to give them my full endorsement.

Brent Eccles, Brent Eccles Entertainment Ltd.


In New Zealand we have grown accustomed to being assured our artists and their fans feel safe from the time the queue forms at the gates until the last person leaves the venue. This sentiment is, in large part, due to our employment of Venue Security NZ Ltd.

Venue Security, to our company, is one of the most important parts of putting on a show and is taken very seriously. In our relationship with Venue Security NZ Ltd we have never had an incident that wasn't handled with swiftness and professionalism.

Venue Security NZ Ltd is a company that we trust to provide a safe atmosphere at all of our performances and we are confident in recommending their services to you.

Michael Chugg, Executive Chairman, Chugg Entertainment.


I recommend and support Venue Security NZ Ltd, which has a common sense approach to business and industry. This approach has enabled them to become established in the market place, and I believe have set the benchmark for event security in New Zealand.

Venue Security takes great pride and ownership of its responsibilities, taking care and consideration in its event preparations and delivered product.

Venue Security understand the importance of building trust in any relationship, and this is quite evident by their ability to retain staff and the manner in which promoters, police and ultimately the patrons respond to them in the working environment. Please feel comfortable to contact myself directly should you wish to discuss this recommendation.

Jeff Gray, National Security Director, Big Day Out.


Venue Security is at the top level of security firms operating in the entertainment industry in New Zealand. Venue Security consistently provides exactly the service that is required in each circumstance. They are able to do this due to the quality and experience of their staff and their dedication to doing a thorough and professional job every time. It is also significant that the management of Venue Security are always part of the on-ground security staff at the events.

Importantly, it is apparent Venue Security has a good working relationship with the police. Venue Security provides a "thinking" security service. Venue's management and staff have an excellent understanding of our industry, particularly the vagaries and nuances of music event crowds. Venue staff consider carefully what they dealing with on each occasion and plans and executes accordingly.

I value Venue Security's input, support and service at our events enormously. If you would like any further information or have any questions, please contact me.

Campbell R Smith, Principal, CRS Music (promoter of Big Day Out).


Entertainment security is highly specialised with most international artists having specific requirements outside the normal security parameters. Venue Security has what we consider the most experienced and knowledgeable staff to handle all facets of concert security.

Venue Security has always proved responsible, highly dependable and extremely flexible in dealing with all the many requirements of both large and small concert events.

Venue Security comes highly recommended as the only current New Zealand organisation we would entrust the many responsibilities of our concert tours.

J M (Manolo) Echave, Director, Artist Traders Limited.