
Insurance and Legal Resources

Independent Society of Musicians
What they do: Professional body serving musicians across the UK & Ireland. Membership benefits include access to legal advice services, specialist insurance options (including public liability and legal expenses cover), tax helplines, and professional support.
Contact: Through the website contact form.

William Fry – Sports & Entertainment Law
What they do: Legal experts in sports, entertainment and commercial law — contract negotiation, licensing, sponsorship agreements, IP, and dispute resolution.
Contact:
📞 +353 1 639 5152 (Leo Moore, Partner)
📞 +353 1 639 5144 (Stephen Keogh, Managing Partner)
📞 +353 1 639 5218 (Rachel Hayes, Partner)

IMRO – Irish Music Rights Organisation
What they do: The national performing rights organisation for Ireland that administers copyright and performance royalties on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers. They are essential for musicians to understand licensing, rights and payments when performing in public or online.
Contact: Use the website for member support, licensing info and contact forms.

EventInsure
What they do: Specialist insurance for private, corporate, public and arts events — including cover options for performers, musicians, festivals, exhibitions and workshops. They offer public liability, employers liability and contractor type insurance depending on the event type.
📍 Ashtown Business Centre, Navan Road, Dublin 15, D15 K6WR
📞 01 838 5604
📧 info@eventinsure.ie

FLAC – Free Legal Advice Centres
What they do: An Irish non-profit organisation offering free legal information and basic advice to the public. They run telephone advice lines and can help with legal information, understanding rights, next steps and referrals.
Contact:
📞 Telephone Information & Referral Line: +353 1 906 10 10
(Mon–Fri, 9.30 am–1 pm and some evenings)
📍 Free Legal Advice Centres, 85/86 Dorset Street Upper, Dublin 1, D01 P9Y3, Ireland

Howden Ireland (Public & Event Liability)
What they do: Offers public liability and broader liability insurance options. While more corporate-focused, they can arrange liability cover including event-related protection, which may suit larger shows or professional tours.
Contact: Through the website contact form.

Arachas Insurance Brokers
What they do: Ireland’s largest nationwide insurance brokerage offering a range of business and event insurance options, including tailored quotes and expert guidance for events of all sizes. They can help performers and event organisers find suitable public liability, employers liability and other relevant covers.
Contact: Through the website contact form.

