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Most Council facilities have access to power and lighting. If you are holding an outdoor event, a lighting plan will need to be supplied when you book your Council venue for your event. Standard power connections are available at most venues (for example, internal power points suitable for equipment such as amplifiers, PA systems, and basic audio-visual units). All electrical equipment must be tested and tagged by a suitably qualified contractor before use, in accordance with Work Health and Safety rules and regulations. All lighting and power locations must be included in your site plan.
The plan must include locations and source of power, specifications of power used (such as amperage and voltage), details of certified electricians or generator companies engaged for the event, a contingency plan in the event of a power blackout and details of how lighting will be provided to guarantee the safe access and egress into the event precinct. In some locations, it is possible to use Council mains power (fees apply).
If you require the use of power and it is available at your event location, you will need to indicate this in your application. You can then source your own licensed electrician to manage power requirements during your event. Please note that fees apply and the event organiser is responsible for ensuring that any independent operators comply with the appropriate health and safety regulations.
Factors to consider include:
It is illegal to use protected sound recordings for commercial purposes without a licence. APRA AMCOS represents music creators and rights holders, while PPCA represents record labels and recording artists. Both are not-forprofit organisations that manage licensing on behalf of their members.
If you play live or recorded music at your event, you will likely need an APRA AMCOS licence and possibly a PPCA licence. For more information, visit