Ensuring artist & audience safety at concerts in Tennessee [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With terroristic threats canceling three international Taylor Swift concerts, a Nashville-based entertainment group provides perspective on the checks and balances in place for Tennessee productions.

“Our whole goal is to make sure everybody is safe,” said Brian Crews, senior talent buyer and event producer for Romeo Entertainment Group.

Crews explained it takes many teams working together over an extended period of time to ensure events are safe and secure.

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Well before an event, Crews said there are discussions with local law enforcement and emergency management offices, as well as security contractors and venue teams, to create safety and evacuation plans.

The day of the show, security and the artist’s team meet to review the plans, including where the artist will go in case of emergency. Meanwhile, bomb and drug sweeps of the venue and vehicles are taking place.

Crews noted that typically, …