To be safe, we recommend that bands, musicians and other types of entertainers should have all items of electrical equipment that will feature in their performance PAT tested regularly. Everything from amplifiers to keyboards, lighting rigs and DJ decks!
PAT test stickers like the one pictured below are often used to help keep a record of when an appliance was last PAT tested, but this is not a legal requirement. A lot of people also keep a record or "master list" of everything along with dates and results of testing to help keep track.
A venue has every right to cancel your performance if your equipment is not deemed safe for public use. In order to avoid this you should remember to have all equipment that you intend to use for your performance regularly checked over.
It is also good practice to give appliances a visual check a few days before it will be used so that any damage or problems can be identified and fixed in time. This is generally good advice for all electrical equipment, regardless of what it is being used for as it keeps you safe, as well as anyone else who might come into contact with the appliance.
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