AUMAGA
12 Aumaga Team Members. One Mission. Zero Security Incidents.
Response Team | Talent Movement | Festival Safety Operations
Somewhere Else Festival 2026
Aumaga, Inc. proudly completed another successful deployment at Somewhere Else Festival 2026, held at WAVE in Wichita, Kansas, marking our second consecutive year supporting the festival as its dedicated Response and Talent Movement Team.
From September 24 through September 27, 2026, Aumaga deployed 12 Aumaga team members to provide specialized security support, artist and VIP movement, crowd safety, and rapid-response capabilities throughout the festival.
Working alongside three additional private security companies, local law enforcement, fire personnel, and emergency medical services, our team contributed to a coordinated public-safety operation focused on protecting artists, festival personnel, and attendees while maintaining a welcoming environment.
Deployment summarySITREP
- Event
- Somewhere Else Festival 2026
- Venue
- WAVE, Wichita, Kansas
- Service Period
- September 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – September 27, 2026, 9:00 AM
- Team Composition
- 12 Aumaga team members
- Primary Mission
- Talent Movement and Rapid Response
- Operational Partners
- Three private security companies and Wichita-area public-safety agencies
- Reported Security Incidents
- Zero
Operational responsibilities
Aumaga’s Area of Responsibility (AOR) covered designated high-priority and sensitive areas throughout the festival venue. Our team was prepared to support:
Area of responsibilityAOR
- Stage security and restricted-area perimeter operations
- Artist, talent, and VIP movement and escorts
- Guest safety and crowd-management operations
- Unauthorized-entry and event-crasher response
- Emergency response and incident support
- Festival security assessments and operational evaluation
- Additional assignments coordinated through festival command and Aumaga supervision
Our mission was to remain proactive, professional, and prepared while supporting the overall festival security structure.
Weather Response and Guest Safety
The festival’s opening day presented an unexpected operational challenge when lightning in the surrounding area resulted in an approximately 45-minute event delay.
Aumaga’s team immediately supported venue personnel in directing attendees away from exposed areas and assisting with relocation to designated shelter locations until conditions permitted the festival to resume.
The response demonstrated the value of coordinated communication, teamwork, and preparedness during changing conditions.
Seamless Festival Operations
Day 2 proceeded smoothly, with no reported security-related incidents.
Our Aumaga team members continued supporting talent movement, restricted-area security, and response readiness while working collaboratively with festival management and fellow security providers.
Beyond our operational responsibilities, the team had the opportunity to experience performances by talented emerging artists and bands. Festival attendees were exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and respectful toward our personnel, contributing to an enjoyable working environment.
The pleasant weather and cool breezes also provided welcome relief during extended shifts involving significant walking and standing. Our team arrived equipped with appropriate footwear, comfortable uniforms, and weather-ready clothing to maintain performance throughout the assignment.
Team travel and accommodations
Aumaga personnel traveled to Wichita aboard Southwest Airlines and utilized Uber for ground transportation to their accommodations.
HotelLODGING
Courtyard by Marriott Wichita at Old Town
The hotel provided a positive lodging experience for our deployed personnel. Based on our team’s experience, we highly recommend this property to professionals and visitors traveling to Wichita.
Mission results and final assessment
Mission Accomplished — Zero Reported Security Incidents.
Somewhere Else Festival 2026 concluded as another successful deployment for Aumaga, Inc. Our team demonstrated the importance of specialized response capabilities, effective talent movement, professional coordination, and a service-first approach to public safety.
The event reinforced our commitment to operating as a specialized, adaptable security team capable of integrating with existing security providers and public-safety agencies without disrupting the guest experience.
Most importantly, we extend our sincere appreciation to the Somewhere Else Festival organizers and leadership for placing their trust in Aumaga for the second consecutive year.
We value this continued partnership and look forward to future opportunities to support the festival, its artists, and its community.
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