NAtional Event Services

NES has been responsible for the security detail and protection for the biggest and most popular touring acts and sporting events to be held in Australia and abroad.

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OUR SERVICES

Do you need security?

National Event Services can provide you with a complete security service package tailored to specifically address security and customer service issues relating to your venue or event. Our experience and expertise within the broad spectrum of the entertainment industry, has enabled NES to develop into the largest supplier of manpower in our field, which in turn has allowed our staff to be exposed to all areas of customer service based security principles.

Registered Clubs

NES can provide a complete tailored security package for all Registered Clubs big and small. Customer service focus is our priority. NES provides security officers for the largest registered clubs and also the smallest. 

20 years of experience and exposure to all levels of the Entertainment Industry, we are the leaders in the specialised field of Licensed Premises, including areas such as underage drinking, secondary supply to minors, quiet and good order issues.

Personal Protection Services

NES have performed Close Personal Protection services for some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including:

Adele
Ed Sheeran
Foo Fighters
Guns ‘n Roses
Taylor Swift
WWE
Jerry Seinfeld
Bee Gees
Offspring
Michael Jackson
U2
Rolling Stones
Kostya and Tim Tszyu
Gloria Estefan
David Beckham (L.A. Galaxy)
F.I.F.A World Cup Inspection Tour
Prince

Our list goes on and on. NES will provide a tailored C.P.P programme based on the individual requirements of the principal.

Major Concerts, Tours and Festivals

NES are today the No1 supplier of security staff for major touring acts. To date we have supplied security for the following major concerts, tours and festivals:

Adele
Foo Fighters
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
Eminem
Guns N Roses
Rolling Stones
U2
Michael Jackson
BeeGees
Offspring
Maddonna
Eagles
Billy Joel
Elton John
Gloria Estefan
Barbra Streisand
Police
AC/DC
Bon Jovi
Axle Rose
Steresonic Sydney
Supafest Sydney
Soundwave Sydney
Sydney Festival – Sydney First Night

NES are capable of providing up to 500 licensed and experienced security officers to support the biggest and best touring acts that arrive in Australia.

Event Management

NES Management team has been engaged by major sporting and event groups to play an active role in the event management of some of Australia’s biggest indoor and outdoor events including:

New Year’s Eve Darling Harbour and Newcastle Foreshore.
N.R.L. Grand Finals, State of Origins and Test Matches.
Newcastle Knights
Newcastle Jets
F.I.F.A World Cup Inspection Tour
Carols by Candlelight
World’s Biggest BBQ
2000 Sydney Olympics
1996 Atlanta Oympics
World Championship Boxing
Bathurst 1000 Motor Racing
Sydney Telstra 500 Motor Racing
World Youth Day 2008
Sydney Festival First Night

NES management are available 24 hrs, 7 days to discuss your requirements.

Why choose us?

Our experience and expertise within the broad spectrum of the entertainment industry, has enabled NES to develop into the largest supplier of manpower in our field, which in turn has allowed our staff to be exposed to all areas of customer service based security principles.

Licensed Security Personnel
400
Years of Protecting People
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ABOUT NES

Who we are

National Event Services (NES) was formed in 1992 as a specialist entertainment security company, providing licensed and experienced security (safety) personnel to the Entertainment, Hospitality and Sports industries. In just a short period of time, NES had established itself as the market leader in the provision of all aspects of the specialized entertainment security field.

National Event Services can provide you with a complete security service package tailored to specifically address security and customer service issues relating to your venue or event. Our experience and expertise within the broad spectrum of the entertainment industry, has enabled NES to develop into the largest supplier of manpower in our field, which in turn has allowed our staff to be exposed to all areas of customer service based security principles.

National Event Services have based their training principles around customer satisfaction. Our staff have been personally selected for their individual skills in dealing with all levels of stakeholders. 

 This is why NES has been responsible for the security detail and protection for the biggest and most popular touring acts and sporting events to be held in Australia and abroad.

Our client base that we have provided protection services to include Adele, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, Guns ‘n Roses, Taylor Swift, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Bee Gees, Jerry Seinfeld, Barbara Streisand, Michael Jackson, U2, Kostya and Tim Tszyu, FFA and A League, NBL, ARU, Australian V8 Supercars and many more

This wide array of clientele has ensured regular exposure to the protection programs of V.I.P artists and sports personalities from all avenues of the industry. These programs have been formulated to adhere and adapt to changing environments and pressure situations. From close personal protection, to the largest stadium in Australia, NES have a comprehensive national structure, providing the very best people in every state to accommodate the specific needs of our clients.

National Event Services have not limited themselves to event management and the security of licensed premises, but pride themselves on the company’s diversification, managing control rooms, static guards, boom gates and venue logistics, creating and initiating surveillance programs, risk management and disaster/evacuation plans, safety systems and customer service protocol.

I believe that our team of dedicated and professional people, are the very best in the industry and would like the opportunity to discuss your security requirements in detail with you at your earliest convenience.

NES MANAGEMENT

NES operational experience, encompasses crowd management, crowd control, personal protection, licenced premises, major concerts and events.

GLEN JENNINGS

Managing Director

Glen Jennings is the owner and Managing Director of NES. Glen has been in the entertainment security industry for 40 years and during this time has been exposed to every conceivable level of entertainment security. From the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Olympics down to the smallest Hotel in the Hunter Valley, Glen’s wealth of experience is a rarity in today’s security industry. Considered by his peers and clients as a consummate professional, Glen’s work ethic and impeccable standards are testimony themselves to the diverse range of clients that NES represent today.

Mark Jennings

General Manager

Mark provides management leadership for NES in the areas of Business Management, Contract Management, Human Resources, Marketing, O.H&S, Risk Management. Mark has been actively involved in the security industry for 35 years. Mark has contributed his knowledge and services to the management of many blockbuster events including the Bathurst 1000 Motor Racing, Telstra Sydney 500 Motor Racing, Sydney Festival, Bledisloe Cup Rugby, NRL Rugby League State of Origin and Grand Final and a host of other sporting events, concerts, festivals and celebrations.

Peter Hall

Operations manager

Peter has been actively involved in the security industry for 22 years. Responsible for the event and operational side of the business including, recruitment, rostering, staff supervision, venue liaison and human resource management. Peter has been involved in all aspects of the security industry having begun his career as a doorman and working his way through to the position of Operations Manager. This hand’s on experience is invaluable when dealing with the wide spectrum of issues relating to today’s security officer.

FAQs

GOT QUESTIONS?

Where is NES?

NES is located at 2/18 Council Street, Wallsend (Newcastle). Though we were founded, and our Head Office remains in Newcastle, as our name suggests, National Event Services have national capabilities. NES have serviced all Australian capital cities and toured internationally with various performers and sportspeople.

What area of security industry does NES specialise in?

NES are one of the country’s leading suppliers of entertainment security officers. Over the past 40 years NES has diversified its capabilities within the industry to include the supply of disaster and emergency evacuation management, CCTV and control room operators, static guards, boom gate and weigh bridge controllers, site managers and total event management.

Do you supply only security guards?

NES supply not only security and safety personnel, experienced in all facets of the industry, but all resources to conduct a successful event or to operate a venue efficiently, ie. guards/safety officers, RSA marshals, bar staff, ushers, carpark attendants, COVID Marshals, Traffic Control Officers, couriers and cleaners.

How many guards are you capable of deploying to an event?

NES regularly deploy over 500 fully licensed security guards and safety personnel to major events.