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10/02/2014
Odyssey to Review DJ Hardwell Gig
The Odyssey Trust is to carry out a review of the events at a concert held at the venue last week.
On Thursday 6 February, 108 young people had to receive treatment for the effects of alcohol, and in some cases, drugs as they attended a gig by Dutch DJ Hardwell.
Attending the scene, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) described the scene was a "major incident" at the time and hospitals across Belfast were put on standby, while extra staff were called in to deal with the large number of casualties.
In a statement, the trust said it will meet with all of the relevant stakeholders involved; assess the preparation and event plan made for the night; the implementation of that plan and the effectiveness of the Odyssey Arena and its partner organisations to deliver that plan.
The review is expected to be completed by Friday 21 February, and will be chaired by the Chief Executive of the Odyssey Trust, Robert Fitzpatrick.
Police are also thought to be meeting Odyssey management.
At the gig last week, 17 people were hospitalised, while three others were arrested by police. A small quantity of drugs was also seized from outside the venue, and reports of fights occurring inside the building were also reported.
(JP/CD)
On Thursday 6 February, 108 young people had to receive treatment for the effects of alcohol, and in some cases, drugs as they attended a gig by Dutch DJ Hardwell.
Attending the scene, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) described the scene was a "major incident" at the time and hospitals across Belfast were put on standby, while extra staff were called in to deal with the large number of casualties.
In a statement, the trust said it will meet with all of the relevant stakeholders involved; assess the preparation and event plan made for the night; the implementation of that plan and the effectiveness of the Odyssey Arena and its partner organisations to deliver that plan.
The review is expected to be completed by Friday 21 February, and will be chaired by the Chief Executive of the Odyssey Trust, Robert Fitzpatrick.
Police are also thought to be meeting Odyssey management.
At the gig last week, 17 people were hospitalised, while three others were arrested by police. A small quantity of drugs was also seized from outside the venue, and reports of fights occurring inside the building were also reported.
(JP/CD)
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