Prior to the concert, the promoters of the event were determined to avoid the gate-crashing that had occurred at previous festivals. They characterized the site as "defensible," describing the plywood and steel fence intended to keep out those without tickets. Attendees actually broke through a 100-foot section of this "Peace Wall" Saturday night (not to get into the show, but to get out). Along with the fence, about 500 New York State Police troopers were hired for additional security. In addition to two main stages, secondary venues were available. These included several alternate stages, a night-time rave tent, and a film festival (sponsored by the Independent Film Channel) held in a former airplane hangar.