The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #99512   Message #2028599
Posted By: Rowan
18-Apr-07 - 03:23 AM
Thread Name: Ozcatters meet at 2007 National?
Subject: RE: Ozcatters meet at 2007 National?
It was the performers' wristbands that were being counterfeited on the Sunday.

Gerry, you (like most of us) are probably so honest that the thought of malfeasance wouldn't occur to you. There's quite a lot to be kept secure; the instrument lockup, people's campsites, sound gear are just some examples. Some campsites and food stalls had stuff stolen, probably when nobody was within cooee after hours. Being in the Comms office exposes me to some of the goings on that I don't wish to broadcast but there are volunteers doing all sorts of things behind the scenes (and on gates) after midnight. Stewards check (in both senses) the under age drinking in the Session Bar and patrol all the areas, keeping the foulmouths in the camping area under as much control as possible. Gatekeepers control access around the clock, ensuring delivery people can get in and out of the pedestrian-only areas with minimal disturbance. Comms may be quieter on the post-midnight shift but is not silent.

With tens of thousands of entries over Easter Week and the Easter weekend, it takes a lot of keen and competent volunteers to make it all run like clockwork without all the workings on display. And it does run remarkably well..

Cheers, Rowan