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Insurance Issues for Touring Artists

By Jeff Brown
March 29, 2005

Taking an artist's act on the road involves a variety of situations giving rise to potential liability distinct from those associated with general music business activity. Overland vehicle travel ' the norm for all but a handful of prominent national touring acts ' is only the most obvious example. The range of activities that take place in presenting a live show, even at the club level, offers a host of others. Thus, an artist's representative should ensure the following types of insurance policies are in place before a tour begins.

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