Festivals & Events

Planning a festival or major event? You need experienced legal guidance to navigate an ever-evolving line-up of permits, licenses, contracts, liability and more. Sanicki Lawyers has the expertise to cover all the legal assistance you’ll need to throw an epic event. More importantly, we’re performers ourselves, and understand the unique ecosystem of a big event.

You’ll have enough tasks to tick off to deliver your event – don’t let legal hurdles derail your schedule and eat up your time. Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you create a successful event.

Our team can help you with all aspects of entertainment law as it relates to festivals and events, including:

• Business Structures: Choosing the right legal structure for your festival or event (incorporated association, proprietary limited company, partnership, etc.);
• Funding and licensing: We have experience in dealing with funding agreements, grant agreements and dealing with councils and licensing bodies;
• Liability and Insurance: Developing risk management plans, securing necessary insurance (public liability, property & equipment, etc.), and understanding overall risk profile;
• Talent Agreements: Contracting artists and all other talent and performers booked for festivals and events; clearing rights required;
• Intellectual Property: Clearing rights for music performances, managing copyright ownership for festival-created works, and navigating licensing agreements;
• Permits & Licensing: Obtaining necessary permits and licenses (liquor licensing, competition permits, etc.)