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Webinar 04 March 2026

Legal Webinar – A Guide to Live Work

A legal overview of playing live, covering promoters and agents, self-organised events in traditional and unusual venues, and international touring and showcases, delivered by Scottish law firm Harper Macleod. Available to members in Scotland.

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Date Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Time 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Location Online (Zoom)
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General enquiries:

Louise Stanners Pow

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Accessibility:

Please contact webinars@harpermacleod.co.uk at least one week ahead of the event to discuss any access requirements you may have. 

About the event

Join us online for a one-hour webinar looking at the basics of playing live, with leading Scottish Law Firm Harper Macleod (HM). 

Delivered by HM solicitor Jamie Watt, this webinar will look at at legal issues in playing live, from engaging with promoters and agents to organising events yourself, whether via traditional or unusual venues. It will also take a look at live work internationally, through international touring or appearances at industry events.

This webinar is free to attend for MU members based in Scotland and members must register in advance.  

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