Responsibility for musicians equipment

Some bands, DJs and other performers will have a similar clauses in their terms and conditions - indeed your venue may have similar terms in their small print. It is an attempt to protect their equipment/themselves from damage caused by your possibly drunk /drugged up guests! When a performer turns up at a venue to perform they have no idea who you are inviting and how your guests will conduct themselves on the night.

Many/most events will pass without incident, however fights and scuffles do break out and performers and equipment can get hurt or damaged - similarly tables can get broken and toilets can get smashed up by the odd guest that gets too 'refreshed and relaxed'.

It happens - rarely - but it does happen at emotional events. It is something that you should be aware of and have a plan in place to help prevent anything happening and damage being caused.

You know your guests and how they should behave - you might not know Pot Head Pete who is coming as a plus 1 with Tracey from accounts but he is usually OK - maybe task a couple of guests to stay sober and look out for any potential incidents - or hire in a 'door man' to take on this role.

The performers will most probably try to protect their equipment if needed, so if they are bringing £20k of equipment along it is highly unlikely that is will all get damaged, however a speaker being toppled over and being smashed by a drunk guest could easily cost £1k to replace.

So long as your guests behave themselves responsibly you should be fine and take on the 'responsibility' without too much worry.