You are judged by your track selection and your ability to read a room. Your office is a dark corner of a social club or the back of a pub, and as long as the music is loud and the beer is cold, no one asks for your paperwork.

However, as your reputation grows and your booking fees rise, you will eventually face the professional venue gatekeeper. Whether it is a high-end hotel, a stately home or a corporate events space, the game changes the moment you step through their doors. In these environments, you aren't just a performer anymore; you are a contractor. These venues operate under strict corporate governance and insurance mandates.

To them, you are a potential liability until you prove otherwise. You need to up your game to play by their rules. Here is how to navigate the first two hurdles to ensure you aren’t turned away before you even load in your first flight case.

Hurdle 1: Public Liability Insurance (PLI)

The very first thing a venue coordinator or events manager will ask for is your PLI. While most of us see this as just another certificate to file, it is the bedrock of...


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