The area of the site that provides a mass of information, 

educates and hopefully dispels a few of the great industry myths. 

Self Employment in the Live Music & Events Industry

A Guide for the self employed and those who use the services of the self employed prepared by STAGESAFE.

• Self Employment Guide

The STAGESAFE Guide to Safe Working Practices

A brief guide for employees and the self-employed (freelancers).

• Safe Working Practices Guide                

Event Methodology, Terminology and Communications

The following PDF documents outline the Methodology, terminology and communications systems used in the live music and events industry. The job descriptions show responsibilities and methodologies for personnel working in the event industry and have been produced both as an industry mapping exercise and as a training needs analysis tool:

• Glossary of Terms

This PDF provides a useful list of terms and definitions. STAGESAFE acknowledges the contribution of other industry members in the preparation of this document. If you have a contribution for the Glossary, please contact us.

• Areas of Responsibility for Venue Owners & Managers
• Methodology & Communications
• Correct Radio Procedure
• Key Management Positions
• Site Manager
• Local Crew, Drivers, Stewards & Security
• Stage positions
• Backline technician
• Tour caterer
• Production / Site / Venue Electrician & Generator Engineer
• Stage set builder
• Stage builder
• Front-of-House Pit Barrier Crew
• Merchandiser

Other Information

• A basic guide to health and safety responsibilities
• A basic guide to Health & Safety law (PDF)
• Individual Rights and Responsibilities of Employees – A Guide for Employers and Employees (PDF)
• Leading Health and Safety at Work
• Essential information about insurance
• Essential safety training providers
• EU Emmisions Trading Scheme (PDF)
• Green 'n' Clean - Reducing the environmental impact of your music festival (PDF)
• Mini Bus and Splitter Bus Driving Regulations (PDF)
• EU Drivers' Hours Regulations - A Guide For The Touring Industry - PDF
• New Drivers' Hours Rules
• A guide to radio frequency management for touring shows (PDF)
• A simple guide to the goods vehicle operators licence
• Changes to the colour coding for three phase electrical supplies (PDF)
• Festival Survival Guide - A Guide for Festival Visitors (PDF)
• Information for Caterers and Stallholders at Events, Festivals and Outdoor Concerts
• Trailer Towing Safety
• Smoking in vehicles used for work (PDF)
• PAT Testing and Portable Appliance Testing information
• Accident reporting & RIDDOR
• First Aid provision
• A Study into the Management Strategies Currently Employed to Maximise Crowd Safety Within the United Kingdom Live Music Industry (PDF)
• Suspension Trauma – essential reading for all those who work at height (PDF)

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