Concerts & Checkpoints: The Changing Climate of Venue Security

by Alexandra Medina

Concert venues hold the burden to provide strong security and are being held to a higher standard than ever before, as threats of mass shootings increase every day. But what are they doing about it?

Security waits outside of the Georgia Theater in Athens, Georgia, before the Susto show on February 28, 2019. Thursday shows are usually a bit quieter. There is no line outside the venue. (photo/Alexandra Medina, alexandra.medina@uga.edu)

Most nights start the same: gather the friends, pick a place to party, head to the venue. Make sure everyone has…