Hi-vis jackets. Confident body language. A casual nod at the gate.
We have all seen the viral videos people walking straight into festivals, faking passes, or blagging their way backstage with nothing more than a vest and a smile. They are entertaining to watch online, but in the real world they expose serious blind spots in access control.
When safety, security, and reputation are on the line, relying on confidence and coloured wristbands is not enough.
Security Breach?
Every unchecked entry is a potential breach. A person without the right credentials can cause delays, disrupt operations, or create real safety risks.
A proper access control system adds the critical layer of protection that guesswork cannot. With scanning in place, one tap or swipe validates a credential instantly. Lost passes can be revoked. Duplicates are blocked. Every scan updates the live record.
The 3-Point Check
Strong access is built on layers. At Access93, we call it the 3-Point Check:
Face. Pass. Digital Scan.
Visual checks and staff recognition still matter. But the final safeguard comes from the scanner — providing proof that the credential is genuine, valid, and active.
Stage Secure
When the stakes are high, radios and wristband colours alone will not cut it.
Backstage areas, VIP zones, red carpets, and production spaces demand more than visual checks. Digital access control makes the difference between “probably fine” and truly secure.
✔ No blagging
✔ No guessing
✔ No gaps in the system
With Access93, security is based on data, not confidence tricks.
The Takeaway
Blaggers and blind spots may make headlines, but they should never happen at your event. A secure, digital access control system removes the guesswork and closes the gaps.
Access93 — No blagging. No guessing. Just real security.
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