About the event
Run by Phil Docker’s Guitar & Amp Workshop, this practical session allows you to book a 20-minute testing slot for up to 12 individual portable electrical items, providing 12 months of certification.
This free event is ideal for gigging musicians who want to ensure their equipment is safe and compliant with venue and insurance requirements when taking professional bookings.
About PAT testing
There is often misunderstanding around PAT testing and the statement that it is not a legal requirement.
Whilst PAT testing is not a legal requirement, currently the only way it’s possible to demonstrate due diligence and satisfy all regulation requirements and insurance needs, is to have proof that the electrical equipment being used is safe and fit for purpose.
When a venue asks for proof you will need to provide it. PAT testing will ensure your equipment and power leads are safe, and is the easiest way to ensure compliance with the 'Electricity at Work Regulations'. It satisfies public liability insurance requirements where compliance with such statutory regulations and safety legislation is required, and provides you with peace of mind.
In addition to public liability insurance (PLI), venues increasingly want to see valid PAT certificates for electrical equipment used by musicians, including but not limited to, amplifiers, keyboards, PA systems, mixing desks etc. in advance of the performance.
Learn more about PAT testing.
How to attend
Please reserve your place using the Eventbrite booking link below and also emailing midlands@themu.org, confirming:
- Your name and membership number
- If you have any accessibility requirements
- Your preferred time range (slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis)
- A list of items for testing*
Important booking notes
20-minute slots will be available between 10:00 am - 12:40 pm, and 1:00 pm - 3:40 pm. Those who are late may lose their slots, so early arrival is recommended. Large, heavy, or bulky items can be left in vehicles where mobile testing can take place. Please note, non-musicial items will not be eligible for free testing.
*This event will enable you to bring up to 12 individual portable electrical items for inclusive testing. One amplifier and one power lead counts as two items. Additional items will be chargeable at £1.00 per item, with funds going to the UPRAWR Mental Health Foundation.
Accessibility
The MU makes every effort to ensure that all events we organise are accessible to everyone who would like to attend. We want to provide equal access to our events for all of our members.
To enter, the venue has a small step with ramp access.
If you have any access requirements you would like us to be aware of, please contact the Regional Office via email at midlands@themu.org at least one week ahead of the event to discuss what you need.