The Entertainment Services and Technology Association
The Entertainment Services and Technology Association is a non-profit trade association for the entertainment technology industries. Our members are the industry’s leading dealers, manufacturers, production companies, rental companies and professional service companies.
ESTA’s members are responsible for creating some of the most important programs in our industry including the Technical Standards Program, Entertainment Technician Certification Program and Rental Guard. By joining ESTA you are investing in the future of the entertainment technology industry.
Membership in ESTA supports: increasing safety through the development of standards and certifications; educating members and providing business resources to increase profitability; representing the interests of the industry to government, regulatory bodies, and related industries; and raising the bar for ethical and professional behavior.
The Event Safety Alliance
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 well being, and that of their co-workers and guests.
International Association of venue Managers
Representing public assembly venues from around the globe, IAVM’s 7,800+ active members include managers and senior executives from auditoriums, arenas, convention centers, exhibit halls, stadiums, performing arts centers, university complexes, amphitheaters and fairgrounds. IAVM’s mission is to educate, advocate for, and inspire public assembly venue professionals worldwide.
As a member, you have a front-row seat for industry trends — plus backstage access to venue management’s superstars. Get connected to the industry’s professional core, plugged into its powerful network, enlightened by visionaries, and inspired by once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades®
IUPAT proudly represents and fights for 140,000 workers in the finishing trades across the United States and Canada. We represent dozens of trades, primarily industrial painters, commercial and decorative painters, drywall finishers, glaziers and glass workers, sign and display workers, trade show workers, floor covering installers, and many more successful careers in the construction industry and public sector.
We are an organizing, fighting union that gives workers the power to have strength in the workplace. We work every day to ensure all of our members can live with dignity, stability, and security.
A membership with the IUPAT supports the hope that we can make things better for ourselves, our families, our trades, and our countries.
Live Events Coalition
The mission of the Live Events Coalition (LEC) is to advocate on behalf of the 1.2 million businesses and the 12 million+ person workforce that make up our industry.
With over 12 million professionals living and working in every state, the live events industry is a powerful force. Based on our research in 2020, this is an industry with nearly $1 trillion in Economic Impact in the US.
Backed by a robust national database of industry experts, we ensure our messages are heard, our actions are swift, and the real challenges facing our workforce are brought to the forefront. When we speak, we speak for an industry that fuels culture, drives economies, and brings people together.