PAT Testing for Entertainers & Mobile Equipment in the North East

Most venues, event organisers and insurers require entertainers to provide a valid PAT Testing Certificate before allowing equipment on site. This applies to portable, mobile and regularly transported equipment used at events and performances.

PAT testing demonstrates that your equipment has been inspected and tested for electrical safety, helping you:

• Meet venue requirements
• Satisfy insurance conditions
• Avoid last-minute cancellations
• Protect yourself, clients and audience

“Entertainers have been injured and even killed from electric shocks while performing or practicing. Make sure your next performance is not your last”. We didn’t say that – the HSE does!

Even a small electric current flowing through your body can kill you, so make sure your kit is safe.

Faulty, damaged or incorrectly used equipment can injure you. If you damage electrical equipment, for example a cable or light, then bare wires or conductive parts could be exposed.

If they are incorrectly connected or there is another fault, exposed metal parts could become live.

The risk of injury is increased if you holding an instrument or microphone, as you may not be able to let go if it becomes live.

Electrical equipment that overheats can cause fire too.

This is why it is so important that you have good quality, well maintained equipment, being correctly used in the right environments to ensure safety. To achieve this, maintenance, inspection, testing and repairs should be carried out by a PAT tester or suitable technician.

Also, don’t rely on the word of others that their equipment is safe, make sure it is, before you use it.

If you are using your equipment outside, make sure it is connected to the mains via an RCD, which will give you added protection.

For further guidance, we recommend you read this HSE article “Electrical Safety for Entertainers”

We regularly provide PAT Testing for:

• DJs and mobile disco operators
• Bands and musicians
• Singers and performers
• AV and sound equipment providers
• Event hire companies
• Mobile entertainers and performers

Whether you work full-time in events or perform occasionally, we can help keep your equipment compliant.

✔ Visual inspection of all portable electrical equipment
✔ Electrical safety testing where required
✔ Free replacement of standard plugs & fuses
✔ Clear pass / fail labels with unique ID numbers
✔ Fully itemised digital PAT Testing Certificate (PDF)
✔ Same-day certificates available (subject to availability)
✔ Practical advice on safe setup and equipment use

We commonly test:

• Speakers, amplifiers and mixers
• Lighting rigs and effects
• Power supplies and chargers
• Extension leads and adaptors
• Smoke machines and special effects equipment

You can even bring your kit to us, if you’re in a hurry to get your equipment PAT Tested. We do an in-house PAT testing service.

We understand that entertainers are often asked for certification at short notice. Where availability allows, we can issue same-day digital PAT Testing Certificates, helping you stay booked and avoid delays.

Certificates are emailed as PDFs and are widely accepted by:

• Venues and event spaces
• Wedding and function venues
• Councils and local authorities
• Insurers and event organisers

For new clients, payment is required before same-day certificates are issued.

✔ Fast, flexible service
✔ Qualified, insured engineers
✔ Clear documentation accepted by venues
✔ Free minor repairs included
✔ Straightforward pricing with no hidden extras
✔ Friendly, professional approach

We regularly work with:

• DJ’s and Mobile Disco’s
• Singers
• Bands
• Magicians
• Other entertainers

We understand how important reliability and turnaround are when your bookings depend on it.

Our pricing is clear, fair and based on the number and type of items tested. We offer fixed quotations so you know exactly what you’ll pay before we attend.

👉 View our full PAT Testing Prices
👉 Or request a fixed quote for your office

Do venues really require PAT testing?
Yes — most venues and event organisers require a valid PAT Testing Certificate before allowing equipment on site.

How often does my equipment need testing?
Because mobile equipment is moved and set up frequently, annual testing is commonly recommended. We’ll advise based on usage.

Can you test everything in one visit?
Yes — we can test all portable electrical equipment in a single session.