ESA returns to Anaheim with a full day of programming at The 2023 NAMM Show! Join us on April 14th as we discuss risk management, fatigue, contracts, planning, and loads more.
Current sessions are listed below, get the full show details here.
Building a Strong Foundation: Creating Effective Risk Management Structures for Success
10:00 am - 11:00 am
ACC, Level 2, 203B
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how to create effective risk management structures for support and success in your production. We'll explore best practices and strategies for building a strong foundation that can help mitigate potential risks and ensure the long-term success of your show. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to risk management, this talk is sure to provide valuable insights and actionable takeaways.
Rock 'n’ Roll All Night: Understanding and Managing Fatigue
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
ACC, Level 2, 203B
An entertainment career is exciting, rewarding … and frequently exhausting. How can professionals balance their physical health with the demands of their job? This session will explore how fatigue is perceived in the live entertainment industry, controlling fatigue without doubling time and cost, and finding “operationally sustainable” practices to understand and manage fatigue.
Meeting of the Minds: Contract Language and How It Can Save Your Bacon
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
ACC, Level 2, 203B
Contracts may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about safety, but they play a significant role in reducing physical, financial and reputational risk. In this session, a lawyer who works with event contracts every day will explain their key provisions, using words that non-lawyers will understand. Topics will include indemnity, force majeure, safety measures for crew and decision-making authority during a show.
So You Need a Plan. Now What? Risk Identification for Tours and Venues
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ACC, Level 2, 203B
The first step in developing an effective safety plan is knowing what to plan for. In this session, we’ll talk with professional production safety managers about the risk identification process, frequently overlooked hazards, and how tours and venues can identify and address issues specific to their events.