Event Services
Safe N’ Sounds offers a comprehensive Event Services support package offering professional Stage Management and Event Licensing support to ensure your event runs safely, smoothly, and in full legal compliance. From coordinating artists, technical crews, and production schedules to managing site logistics, safety checks, and live operations, we provide an end-to-end management support service tailored to your event’s scale and style. Alongside this, our licensing offering covers Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), Temporary Event Notices (TENs) and liaison with local authorities where required. Whether it’s a live music festival, community event, or private function, our service provides your events with support in planning and on-the-day delivery, ensuring everything runs safely, smoothly, and to a professional standard.
Stage Management
Stage Management is where logistics meet creativity. The role involves coordinating all on-stage activity — from artist changeovers and technical setups to ensuring compliance with health, safety, and security standards (including Martyn’s Law readiness). The Stage Manager acts as the key link between artists, technical teams, volunteer crew, and production management, ensuring the stage runs like clockwork while maintaining a positive, artist-friendly atmosphere.
As a Stage Manager, I play a crucial role in the smooth delivery of live music performances, ensuring everything from technical setups to artist movements runs to plan. I act as the key point of contact between performers, production teams, and event organisers, keeping everything on time and safe. Whether working in a grassroots venue or on a festival stage, I remain cool under pressure, quickly solving problems on the ground and keeping communication clear across teams. My approach is calm, organised, and artist-focused—prioritising professionalism and a positive backstage atmosphere.
Communicate real-time updates across departments, adapt to unexpected issues on the ground, and support artist liaison teams in creating a positive backstage experience. Monitor live sets, resolve technical or scheduling problems quickly, and contribute to post-show reporting and event debriefs.
Event Licensing & DPS services
A certified Personal Licence holder ensures that all alcohol sales are conducted safely, legally, and in full compliance with the Licensing Act 2003, whether you need short-term cover for a single event or a full-scale licensing partner, from staff authorisation and Challenge 25 policies to liaison with local authorities, police, and trading standards.
Communicate real-time updates across departments, adapt to unexpected issues on the ground, and support artist liaison teams in creating a positive backstage experience. Monitor live sets, resolve technical or scheduling problems quickly, and contribute to post-show reporting and event debriefs.
Key Responsibilities Offering
1. Pre-Event Planning
- Review and understand event schedules, technical specifications.
- Liaise with production management, sound, lighting, and backline teams.
- Develop and distribute stage schedules, set times, and changeover plans.
- Conduct risk assessments for on-stage operations.
- Assist with load-in planning and equipment logistics.
2. On-Site / Live Event Duties
- Supervise all activity on and around the stage area during the event.
- Coordinate artist changeovers efficiently.
- Communicate with Front-of-House (FOH), technical teams, and artist liaison.
- Enforce stage access control, ensuring only authorised personnel.
- Monitor stage safety — including cables and potentail hazards.
- Handle live issues calmly and quickly, maintaining professionalism under pressure.
- Support the artists’ performance experience.
3. Post-Event Duties
- Ensure the stage area is cleared and restored to venue requirements.
- Oversee load-out and ensure all stage equipment is safely accounted for.
- Provide debrief feedback to production management, including timing notes, incident reports, and recommendations for improvement.
Example Pricing Structure (guide rate)
| Service | Description | Typical Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Event DPS Cover (Single Event) | Acting as Designated Premises Supervisor for a one-off or weekend event, including pre-event liaison and documentation. | £150 – £300 flat fee |
| Festival / Multi-Day DPS Oversight | Full-time on-site presence and licensing compliance across event duration. | £250 – £500 per day |
| Licensing & TENs Consultancy | Support with Temporary Event Notices, applications, and compliance paperwork. | £40 – £75 per hour |
| Alcohol Sales Staff Training | Briefings and Challenge 25 training tailored to your event team. | £100 – £200 per session |
(All rates exclude VAT where applicable. Pricing adjusted for scale, duration, and risk profile.)
Overview
1
Initial Responsibilities
Begin by coordinating schedules and liaising with all team members to ensure clarity and readiness for each event phase.
2
Live Event Coordination
Oversee the real-time management of performances, ensuring smooth communication, timing, and safety throughout the event.
3
Post-Event Review
Conduct thorough debriefings and evaluations to improve future events and maintain high professional standards.