You’re dedicated to bringing events to life. We’re dedicated to event safety. Together, we can make Life Safety First.
Learning
Educational opportunities tailored to meet the urgent demands of the industry.
Resources
Expert-developed standards and guidance to support planning and decision making.
Insights
News and programming on issues affecting safety at live events.
Membership
Become a part of the industry’s leading voice for safety.
News & Updates
Putting event safety in the spotlight
The Event Safety Alliance (ESA) is a 501(C)(6) non-profit organization focused on promoting “Life Safety First” throughout all phases of live event production for concerts, weddings, sporting events, conferences, and more. We do this by tirelessly developing, curating, and sharing guidance and training resources that empower event professionals to mitigate risks and ensure their wellbeing, and that of their co-workers and guests.
Safety starts with you
This core idea captures our belief that safety begins with the individual. But more than that, when we collectively invest in this idea, we know an even safer outcome is possible for everyone involved, helping to avoid the challenges that have contributed to past accidents, near-misses, and poor mental/physical health among our workforce.
DEVELOPED BY SAFETY EXPERTS,
practiced by event professionals
ESA guidance and standards are collaboratively developed with the world's foremost safety experts, event professionals, academics, and government officials. Our work is optimized for real-world application and undergoes regular updates to ensure its continued relevance. This process is driven by the principle that everyone should have access to safe outcomes and the opportunity to participate in live events without concern for their safety.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION, HERE WHEN YOU NEED IT
As event productions increase in both size and complexity, the physical and cognitive demands you experience have increased as well. Should that stop you from becoming better at your job or learning how to do it more safely? Absolutely not. As your partner, ESA ensures our training and education programs are easily accessible and actionable for everyone—from stagehands to wedding planners, festival producers, and venue operators.
JOIN US IN CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE
Our members the driving force of the Event Safety Alliance. By becoming a member, you’ll join thousands of other event professionals from around the globe in creating a safer, more prosperous future for our industry and those who enjoy it. You’ll also gain access to exclusive training, online and virtual events, as well as exclusive discounts that far exceed the cost of annual membership.
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“Our industry cannot exist without humans; AI technologies can never fully replace live entertainment or the passionate, knowledgeable individuals that make it happen.
Therefore, it’s the depth and sincerity with which we commit to education, shared experience learning, and providing real-life examples of reasonable safety behavior that will help propel us all toward the improvements we desire to see in our industry.”
Jim Digby, President & Founder
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