Who We Are

Now in our third decade, Gallowglass has a level of experience second to none in the industry. Combined, we have hundreds of years of event crewing experience to call upon, and it is that experience that enables us to provide structured, high quality, cost effective local crews.
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About us

Gallowglass is recognised as a market leader in the event sector, and since we opened our doors in 1996 we have continually adapted to the industry’s everchanging demands.

We have been involved in some of the most iconic events ever held, supported some of the most successful television and film productions ever broadcast, won a multitude of industry awards and employed over 14,000 young people, creating a career path for the next generation.

With our nine hubs within the UK and Health & Safety companies in the UK and UAE, we can ensure all aspects of event labour and health & safety services are delivered with due care and attention.

As well as being known for our contribution to major projects requiring considerable man management, a significant percentage of the 10,000+ events Gallowglass supports every year are smaller, requiring only one or two crew members.

Additionally, our Gallowglass Training division has been providing innovative and focused solutions to both individuals and companies since 2010, encompassing a range of accredited courses including IOSH, SPA and CIEH.

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  1. Gallowglass commences trading

  2. ASEM Conference London, the crew increased from 20 to 90 overnight and took responsibility for Westminster Central Hall & other government venues

  3. We undertake our first project outside the south of England which is the Edinburgh Television Festival and our second region is born

  4. The terrorist attack in New York leads to the short term collapse of the UK corporate event market, Gallowglass managed to recover quickly

  5. The Manchester Commonwealth Games involves 130 Gallowglass on the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. The northern division is born

  6. We charter a train carriage to deliver 60 crew to Edinburgh to support our local base on the MTV Europe Awards in Leith

  7. The 1st crewing company to win a Supplier of the Year Award

  8. Another… 1st crewing company to provide Crew Chiefs with H&S and First Aid qualifications

  9. And another… 1st crewing company to win a British Safety Council Award

  10. The only UK event business to create an industry specific H&S Handbook.

  11. Gallowglass became the first UK crewing company to be awarded the full range of independently audited ISO’s.

  12. We became the first UK crewing company to have all crew fully HMRC compliant.

  13. Recognised for our use of technology by winning the back-office automation category of Real Business magazine’s “Britain's Digital Elite awards”

  14. Our Health & Safety division takes it first steps

  15. Secure contracts to supply in-house crew to Dock10 in Salford, Historic Royal Palaces and The Royal Albert Hall, relationships that endure today

  16. Gallowglass Training begins trading

  17. 2500 crew are allocated to the build of temporary structures, branding and ceremonies for the London Olympics.

  18. We create a specialist Fire Safety division

  19. 500 Scottish crew deliver the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh Tattoo and significant elements of the Edinburgh Festival.

  20. Gallowglass H&S is contracted to RWC 2015 to deliver all H&S across 47 venues.

  21. Our Health & Safety division is contracted by the International Olympics Committee to oversee the Rio Olympics

  22. The group wins our 14th Supplier of the Year Award

  23. Gallowglass H&S manages all Health & Safety aspects for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea

  24. 10th year at MWC. 480 crew delivering over 100,000 man hours onsite over the years!

  25. Dark days globally as we enter a world of CBILs, Furloughs and CRFs. In a brief window of opportunity we manage to squeeze in 73 television projects.

  26. The dark days continue. A significant presence on the UEFA European Championships spread across 12 countries helps to lighten the gloom.

  27. Gallowglass acts as Prime Contractor on the Lying In State of HM Queen Elizabeth II & are heavily involved in 2022 BIRM Commonwealth Games

  28. We are contracted to build our 12th Fortress Fence at Glastonbury, 11th Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall & the 9th seating at the Edinburgh Tattoo.

We are contracted to build our 12th Fortress Fence at Glastonbury, 11th Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall & the 9th seating at the Edinburgh Tattoo.

Gallowglass acts as Prime Contractor on the Lying In State of HM Queen Elizabeth II & are heavily involved in 2022 BIRM Commonwealth Games

The dark days continue. A significant presence on the UEFA European Championships spread across 12 countries helps to lighten the gloom.

Dark days globally as we enter a world of CBILs, Furloughs and CRFs. In a brief window of opportunity we manage to squeeze in 73 television projects.

10th year at MWC. 480 crew delivering over 100,000 man hours onsite over the years!

Gallowglass H&S manages all Health & Safety aspects for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea

The group wins our 14th Supplier of the Year Award

Our Health & Safety division is contracted by the International Olympics Committee to oversee the Rio Olympics

Gallowglass H&S is contracted to RWC 2015 to deliver all H&S across 47 venues.

500 Scottish crew deliver the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh Tattoo and significant elements of the Edinburgh Festival.

We create a specialist Fire Safety division

2500 crew are allocated to the build of temporary structures, branding and ceremonies for the London Olympics.

Gallowglass Training begins trading

Secure contracts to supply in-house crew to Dock10 in Salford, Historic Royal Palaces and The Royal Albert Hall, relationships that endure today

Our Health & Safety division takes it first steps

Recognised for our use of technology by winning the back-office automation category of Real Business magazine’s “Britain's Digital Elite awards”

We became the first UK crewing company to have all crew fully HMRC compliant.

Gallowglass became the first UK crewing company to be awarded the full range of independently audited ISO’s.

The only UK event business to create an industry specific H&S Handbook.

And another… 1st crewing company to win a British Safety Council Award

Another… 1st crewing company to provide Crew Chiefs with H&S and First Aid qualifications

The 1st crewing company to win a Supplier of the Year Award

We charter a train carriage to deliver 60 crew to Edinburgh to support our local base on the MTV Europe Awards in Leith

The Manchester Commonwealth Games involves 130 Gallowglass on the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. The northern division is born

The terrorist attack in New York leads to the short term collapse of the UK corporate event market, Gallowglass managed to recover quickly

We undertake our first project outside the south of England which is the Edinburgh Television Festival and our second region is born

ASEM Conference London, the crew increased from 20 to 90 overnight and took responsibility for Westminster Central Hall & other government venues

Gallowglass commences trading

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What we do

Skilled Crew, MEWP and Plant Operators, Qualified Drivers & Banksmen, Technical Crew... See all our types of local crew here!

 

 

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Skilled Crew

Crew - Our crew undergo rigorous inductions covering Health & Safety, manual handling and site/venue rules & regulations. In addition to our own on-boarding process they take a Level 1 H & S qualification (IOSH, SPA) and many also have CSCS cards.


Crew Chiefs -Training is on-going and all crew chiefs have a Level 2 H & S qualification (IOSH, SPA) Emergency First Aid at Work and PASMA.


Senior Crew Chiefs - Our SSC's are highly experienced and resourceful at managing live events and large crews. Health & Safety trained to a Level 2 or 3 H & S qualification. (NEBOSH/IOSH)

MEWP and Plant Operators

Cherry Picker/Scissor Lift Operators - All operators are IPAF trained and qualified.


Forklift/All-Terrain Forklift/Telehandler Operators - All operators are trained and certificated by awarding bodies recognised by the HSE.

Qualified Drivers & Banksmen

Drivers/Minibus Drivers/Runners/Valets - Conscientious and proactive with clean licenses for all categories of driving.


Banksmen - All banksmen trained in traffic management and movement of all types of vehicles on site and come with road specific personal protective equipment.


Slinger Banksmen - CPCS Slinger Signaller/Slinger Banksmen for more complex on-site movements and loads.

Technical Crew

Follow Spot Operators - Experienced operators for anywhere from corporate events to festivals.


Working at Height/Harness Trained - IPAF and PASMA qualified crew certified to complete work at height.


Carpenters / Chippies - Experienced crew with general carpentry skills in live events.


MUTA Site Managers - Qualified overlay site managers.

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