For over 40 years, the Los Angeles Branch of CSC has been providing crowd management services throughout the Counties of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara. Here are just a few of the clients we serve:
The Rose Bowl
Built in 1922, this National Historic Landmark is home to UCLA football, the Tournament of Roses Football Game (the “Grand Daddy of Them All”), and the RG Canning Flea Market (the World's Largest Flea Market). The Rose Bowl has also played host to five NFL Super Bowl games, Olympic Soccer in 1984, Men's World Cup in 1994, Women's WorldCup in 1999, as well as the 2002 and 2006 BCS National College Football Championship games. CSC has been providing crowd management and guest services at the Rose Bowl for over 25 years.
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Sports Arena
Another National Historic Landmark, home to USC football games; international soccer matches; motor sports; concerts; ice shows; conventions; religious events; international dances; circuses. The Coliseum is the only stadium in the world to have hosted the Olympic games twice (1932, 1984), and has also hosted NFL Super Bowls and the MLB World Series. In 2008 the Coliseum hosted a special 50th anniversary pre-season Dodger game, which broke the world record for the largest attendance in the history of Major League Baseball with over 114,000 fans in attendance. CSC has been providing crowd management and guest services at the Coliseum and Sports Arena for over 25 years.
The Hollywood Bowl
Since 1967, CSC has been providing crowd management and guest services at the Hollywood Bowl. The Bowl is one of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world. With a current seating capacity of just under 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra since its official opening in 1922, The Bowl is also the scene of commencement exercises for Hollywood High School and other educational institutions and plays host to dozens of top touring performers every year.
At the 20th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards on January 30, 2009, the Hollywood Bowl was named as the Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue for the fifth year in a row.
UCLA Campus Events
CSC provides crowd management services for UCLA basketball (as well as many other sporting events) in historic Pauley Pavillon. 2009 marks the 14th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. CSC is responsible for the entire Festival grounds and provides crowd control, celebrity escorts and many other functions vital to the success of this two day event. Other campus events include an annual Jazz/Reggae festival and the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.
American Film Market
The American Film Market (AFM) attracts more than 7,000 independent filmmakers, directors, agents, lawyers, producers, film distributors and leaders in the international film communities from 65 countries. CSC has been providing crowd management services for the AFM at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel since 1993.
The Shrine Auditorium
The Shrine is a mecca for awards shows. Constructed in 1926, the Shrine was originally the headquarters of the Al Malaikah Temple, a Shriner’s Order, and was the showcase for concerts and conventions held in Los Angeles. Today, the Shrine continues to host high-profile events such as the American Music Awards, the Blockbuster Awards and the Emmy Awards.
The Wiltern Theater
The Wiltern plays host to some of the most popular performers of our time. Artists scheduled for 2009 include the Pretenders, Lily Allen and Chris Cornell.
The LA Forum
In 2007, The Forum welcomed over 400,000 guests. In addition to providing Coat and Tie security for weekly religious services, CSC also provides security and event staff for a number of concerts at the Forum each year. The Forum can seat up to 17,800. The on-site parking lot has 3,500 parking spaces.
The Grand Prix of Long Beach
First established in 1975, CSC became involved with this exciting event for the first time in 2008. The 1.97-mile, 11-turn circuit winds its way around and under gleaming hotels, a famed Convention and Entertainment Center, a popular Aquarium and the sparkling new Pike at Rainbow Harbor complex.
Additional LA clients and events include: The American Music Awards, Arcadia High School, Bel Air Bay Club, California State University Long Beach, Live Nation, the Emmy Awards, the ESPY Awards, Golden Voice, John Anson Ford Theater, KLOS/KABC Radio Stations, KMEX Channel 34, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mira Costa High School, MTV Movie Awards, Nederlander Group, SAG Awards, Santa Monica Air Center, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Summer Concerts @ Santa Monica Pier, Tournament of Roses Parade, X-Games, and VH-1.