SecuriGroup is marking one year of delivering security at the OVO Hydro, with SGL supporting 147 events and delivering more than 34,000 shifts in the first 12 months.

As one of the UK’s largest and most iconic entertainment venues, the OVO Hydro welcomes thousands of people through its doors for some of the country’s biggest live events. More than 750 SGL team members have played a part in securing them.

From 94 concerts and 16 sporting events to 17 stage shows and 11 comedy events, alongside conferences and sponsor events, it’s been a year that has shown the scale and variety of delivering security at a venue like the OVO Hydro.

A partnership built around the venue

SGL has become a familiar part of the team at the OVO Hydro, working across everything from major event days to the planning and preparation that happens around them.

That consistency relies on people from across the business working together. Alongside the SGL teams delivering security at the venue, teams across our support functions all have a role to play, their contribution play a key role in the success of the operation.

From the outset, the focus has been on shaping the service around the needs of the venue. A new management team brought fresh energy and a clear focus on standards, supported by a comprehensive training programme to give team members the knowledge and confidence they need when working at the OVO Hydro.

Technology has become part of that approach, too. SecuriGo, SecuriGroup’s proprietary app, gives teams on the ground a simple way to complete reports such pre-event checks and incident reports, with that information feeding into a client-facing dashboard with data in real-time. The technology also plays a key role before an event begins, allowing us to brief staff well in advance with site-specific information, operational updates, deployment plans and key safety messages, ensuring teams arrive fully informed and prepared for the day ahead.

Access to the live dashboard allows the SEC team to have greater visibility of the metrics at each event, which also includes staff rosters, training completion and all the other key data on hand.

Beyond operational management, our intelligence-led approach enhances planning and risk mitigation through tailored intelligence reports and regular tiering meetings. These insights help identify emerging risks and ensure resources are deployed proportionately. We also provide specialist services, including covert Behaviour Detection Officers (BDOs), delivering an additional layer of reassurance and situational awareness for clients and event attendees.

Having that shared picture creates greater transparency, making it easier to spot trends, share learnings and identify where things can be made even better.

Together, those changes have helped create a service that’s closely connected to the venue and able to keep learning and improving from one event to the next.

The team behind the first year

Every event at the OVO Hydro brings something different, and the SGL teams on the ground have adapted with them. From regular team members who have built extensive experience at the venue to larger teams coming together for major events, maintaining consistent standards has been a priority throughout the year.

For the people working each event, that means being part of some of the biggest live events in the UK and the team that helps make those nights happen.


Chris Cameron, OVO Hydro Contract Manager, said:

“The OVO Hydro is a genuinely special venue. Ultimately, it’s the people and the events that make it special. You get the opportunity to be part of some incredible nights, but you’re also working alongside a highly experienced team who genuinely care about delivering a safe and positive experience for everyone who comes through the doors.” 

The Commonwealth Games comes to the OVO Hydro

That experience was put to the test during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, when the OVO Hydro became part of an international multi-sport event with very different demands from its usual calendar. 

The venue team adapted to those demands as part of SGL’s wider Games delivery, supported by teams across planning, recruitment, accreditation, workforce scheduling and delivery. 

It was another example of different parts of the business coming together when it mattered, while the regular OVO Hydro calendar continued around it. 

One year of working together 

The first anniversary is a chance to recognise what’s been achieved over the past 12 months, but especially the people and partnership behind it. 

John Gallacher, Operations Director at SecuriGroup, said: 

“What I’m most proud of when I look back on our first year at the OVO Hydro is the collective effort behind it. There’s been a huge contribution from teams across the business and everyone involved in delivering the service, and you can see the impact of that in how it has developed over the past 12 months. Every contribution has mattered. 

“We’re excited as we head into year two, building on the foundations we have set, driving the standards we’ve established and continuing to strengthen both our partnership with the SEC and the levels of service at the OVO Hydro.”