when things fall down… stage collapse at bearded theory music festival 2009
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WHEN THINGS FALL DOWN…
Stage Collapse at Bearded Theory Music Festival 2009
Bearded Theory
• Near Ashbourne, Derbyshire
• 15 - 17 May 2009• 1,500 capacity• 5 stages• Various marquees,
tents, activities
Pre-Event Planning
• Draft Licence Application - Dec 2008
• Advice to Organiser - Jan 2009
• Emergency Planning Meeting - Jan 2009
• Full Licence Application - Feb 2009
• ESMP – Feb 2009
• Site Visits – Feb 2009
• Full Site Inspection - 15 May 2009
The Incident
• 16 May 2009
• Collapse of Saddlespan S2000 Stage
• 3 People Suffered Minor Injuries
• Other Damage on Site
• Emergency Services Attended
• HSE Called into Action
• LA investigation
Investigation
• Organiser employed expert contractors
• Stage erected according to instructions
• Wind speed monitoring undertaken
• Sudden and severe weather event
• Supports pulled from ground by wind
• Stage structure collapsed due to subsequent lack of support
Outcomes
• Independent structural surveyor
• Greater awareness of wind loads
• Weather planning – forecasts and local stations
• Wind speed monitoring
• Full co-operation of organiser
• Input to TDS review
Any questions?