Formerly Resorts World Arena
Venue security
Venue security
Security Measures
What are your current security measures?

Your safety and security is our top priority. Working together with local and national authorities, security measures at our Arenas are under constant review to ensure that they remain effective and proportionate.


We have comprehensive and integrated overt security measures in place including; tailored venue search operations, strategically placed security personnel, multi-purpose dog response teams and intelligence led CCTV monitoring.


In addition, extensive covert security measures are also in place, so whilst you may not see all operational security activity, you should be assured that activity is on-going, often behind the scenes.
We work in partnership with West Midlands Police, who often deploy a variety of resources to work alongside our teams.


These controls and other protective measures are in place across all NEC Group venues, throughout event periods and at all other times.

What can you do to help?

  • We encourage you to arrive to the venue as early as possible, to allow more time for enhanced security checks.


A full list of prohibited items can be viewed in the FAQ tab: ’What items are not permitted to be brought into the venue’

  • Our security teams work hard to keep you safe, please be patient and help them by co-operating with their requests
  • Customers who make any inappropriate comments to staff or other event goers, even in jest, will be refused entry
  • As always, please remain vigilant and if something doesn’t look right, you should speak to staff or the Police who will take appropriate action.
Will I be searched?

In the interests of safety and security, a search will take place.  Please allow additional time for this process.

The security search process is a condition of entry.  Any refusal or the use of abusive, threatening or discriminatory remarks, including comments relating to weapons or explosives will result in access being refused.

What can I do to help?

We encourage you to arrive to the venue as early as possible, to allow more time for enhanced security checks.

It is best for everyone if you do not bring a bag at all, however if you do, please only bring essentials with you:

NOT PERMITTED

Any bag larger than 21cm x 30cm x 19cm – that’s the size of an A4 sheet of paper. 

A full list of prohibited items can be viewed below.

Our security teams work hard to keep you safe, please be patient and help them by co-operating with their requests.

Customers who make any inappropriate comments to staff or other event goers, even in jest, will be refused entry.

As always, please remain vigilant and if something doesn’t look right, you should speak to staff or the Police who will take appropriate action.

Trust your instincts

Everyone has an important role to play in helping us by reporting anything that doesn’t feel right, for example, any unattended items or someone acting suspiciously. If something doesn’t feel right- report it. It’s better to be safe.

See it, say it, sorted:

  • Tell our security team
  • Report in confidence any suspicious activity at gov.uk/ACT or on 0800 789 321
  • Call 999 in an emergency
Trust Your Instincts
Bag policy

Ensuring the safety of our customers and colleagues is our number one priority, and one we take very seriously.

We continually review our security measures to ensure that they remain effective and keep people safe, which is why we introduced a bag policy across our venues.

All bags are searched prior to entry; therefore, to help speed things up and ensure your safety, we'd prefer if you didn't bring a bag to our venue. If you need to bring one, it needs to meet the following criteria:

  • No bigger than A4 in size (21cm x 30cm x 19cm)
  • Maximum of 2 compartments
  • Rucksacks are not permitted

As well as ensuring your safety, the bag policy allows us to search quickly and with minimal contact.

There are no exceptions to our bag policy, so if you have brought a bag larger than what’s permitted you will not be allowed to enter with it.*

If you arrive with an over-sized bag/luggage and are unable to leave it anywhere else away from the venue, then you may have the option of leaving it in our external Bag Store (subject to full search) for a charge of £15 per item payable by card/phone only – no cash. (Please note that the Bag Store may not be available on every event.  We will endeavour to update the relevant Event page when it will not be in operation).

We appreciate these are tough measures, but they have been put in place to protect you.

We strongly advise that you arrive at the venue as early as possible, to allow more time for enhanced security checks.

*If you have a medical condition that requires you to bring in equipment in a bag which contravenes our Bag Policy, please access the venue by one of our Accessible entrances and speak to the members of staff there.  Our staff understand these requirements and will do what they can to assist.

Bag Policy
Age policy

For all events at bp pulse LIVE children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18+ with a valid ticket to enter the venue.

On applicable shows, the ‘Standing Area’ of the arena bowl is not suitable for anyone under 14 years of age and we advise booking seated tickets if your party includes anyone under the age of 14. Please note, the venue reserves the right to remove or reseat (if possible) any child in the standing area who appears to be under 14 for safety reasons.

Due to the sound levels experienced during an event, the venue recommends that children under 5 should not attend concerts or events other than those specifically aimed at younger visitors, i.e. children’s shows.

Generally, children under the age of 1 that are attending a children’s show and sitting on an adult’s knee, do not need a ticket. However, we advise you to please check the event details prior to booking Please note though that any interruption caused by young children/babies that directly affects other members of the audience may result in you being asked to leave the performance area.

Certain shows will also have their own specific age restrictions. Please check the relevant event page before booking to avoid any disappointment.

Age Restrictions
Prohibited items

At bp pulse LIVE we’re all about ensuring every visitor has a great time, but rules are rules. It’s a condition of our venue licence that certain items are not allowed into the Arena in the interests of health and safety. These items include, but are not limited to:

o   Any item which is intended, or can be adapted, to be used as a weapon, or compromise public safety

o   Controlled drugs which are held unlawfully

o   Food and drink, including alcohol*

o   Glass bottles, cans & flasks

o   Cool boxes and picnic hampers

o   Fake/replica/toy weapons

o   Professional cameras with detachable lenses

o   Video and/or audio recording equipment

o   Tripods

o   Selfie sticks

o   Laser pens

o   Helium balloons

o   Golf umbrellas

o   Large banners/flags

o   Smoke grenades, flares and fireworks

o   Studded belts, spiked dog collars, spiked wrist cuffs, trouser chains, sharp/large rings

o   Ipads and tablets

Items will be confiscated and returned to you after the event, which may delay your access into and out of the Arena. If in doubt, leave it home would be our recommendation. Please note, prohibited items vary on a show-to-show basis; please refer to your ticket terms and conditions for any items that are not allowed into the venue.

* Should you need to bring an item/food/drink with you due to medical or religious reasons, please Contact Us with the request prior to your visit.

Security
Ask for Clive/Angela

Here at bp pulse LIVE, we know how important the environment inside our venue is to you lovely fans. So, we have taken an extra safety precaution by introducing “Ask for Angela”, a safeguarding campaign that helps people who feel like they’re in an unsafe situation during a night out. 

Whether you feel intimidated or find yourself in a difficult situation, our colleagues will be on hand to act quickly and discreetly to support anyone who asks for “Angela”.  

This isn’t the only ‘Ask For’ campaign we run, though. If you’ve been to bp pulse LIVE over the last few years, you may have noticed “Ask for Clive” posters and screens on display throughout our venue. These are to encourage customers who see any discrimination or abuse of LGBTQ+ people to report it to staff by discreetly communicating the codeword “Clive”. 

Ask for Angela/Clive
Zero tolerance

We operate a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach on abuse of venue team members. Any type of aggressive behaviour aimed towards our colleagues, be it violent or abusive, will not be tolerated and may result in you being removed from the venue.

From event security and ticketing to food & beverage and merchandise, our teams on the ground work incredibly hard to ensure you have the best possible live event experience. The minimum we expect in return, therefore, is for our staff to be treated with common courtesy, decency and respect.

 

Zero Tolerance
Vaping policy

Smoking and vaping is not permitted anywhere in the building. A dedicated external smoking/vaping area can be found on the lakeside side of Forum Live.

 

 

 

Vaping Policy
Parking
Book your parking in advance