Poi Sticks Performer Public Liability Insurance for Flow Artists, Shows, Festivals and Events

Specialist Insurance for Poi Performers Flow Artists and Event Entertainers

From LED and glow poi performances to festivals, circus shows, theatres, weddings, corporate events and workshops, professional poi performers can work across many venues using specialist visual props and performance equipment.

Quote Monkey can introduce suitable enquiries to a specialist broker who can consider your poi act, props, audience interaction, venues, workshops, touring, employees and wider flow-arts business.

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Poi Performers And Flow Artists • LED Glow And Non Fire Poi

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Poi performers, flow artists, LED poi, glow poi and performance styles

Professional poi performers

Keep professional poi performance at the centre of the page. A professional performer may provide stage shows, festival entertainment, walkabout acts, demonstrations, corporate entertainment or workshops.

Poi spinners

Poi performers may use a wide range of props depending on the type of act. The specialist broker should understand what is actually being spun.

Flow artists

Flow arts can involve choreographed manipulation of props through repeated patterns, movement and performance. Poi may form the principal discipline or one part of a broader flow-arts business.

Non-fire poi performers

This page should strongly cover professional performers whose act does not involve flames or fuel. Examples can include practice poi, fabric poi, sock poi, ribbon poi and illuminated equipment.

Practice poi

Practice props may use soft materials intended for training, rehearsals or workshops.

Sock poi

Sock poi may be used for practice, instruction and choreographed performance.

Fabric poi

Fabric and softer visual props can be used during performances or workshops.

Ribbon and streamer poi

Long fabric tails or streamers may create visual movement within an act.

LED poi

LED poi should be one of the strongest commercial subjects on the page. Professional performers may use illuminated props for theatre shows, corporate events, festivals, exhibitions and evening entertainment.

Programmable LED poi

Some modern equipment may create changing patterns, colours or visual sequences. Tell the broker where specialist electronic performance equipment forms part of the act.

Glow poi

Glow poi and illuminated props may be used as non-fire alternatives for evening events.

Light-based flow arts

Some performers combine poi with other illuminated flow props. Tell the broker about all significant disciplines rather than only the headline act.

Solo performers

A single performer may manage bookings, transport equipment, perform and teach workshops personally.

Duo poi acts

Two performers may provide synchronised or complementary routines.

Group flow acts

Larger productions may use several performers at the same time.

Choreographed routines

A professional poi act may combine music, movement, costumes, stage lighting and carefully rehearsed sequences.

Improvised performance

Some performers may adapt their routines to festivals or walkabout environments.

Stage acts

Fixed-stage performance may differ from roaming or audience-facing work.

Walkabout poi

Some non-fire performers may provide roving or walkabout entertainment. Tell the specialist broker where the performer moves among guests rather than remaining within one performance area.

Circus performers

Poi may form one discipline within a wider circus act. Where the business provides several unrelated circus disciplines, use Circus Performers Public Liability Insurance rather than allowing this page to become a general circus hub. Approved URL

Variety entertainers

Poi may appear within mixed variety shows.

Cabaret performers

LED and glow poi can also be used within cabaret and visual stage entertainment.

Festivals, circus shows, weddings, corporate events and exhibitions

Festivals

Festival work should be one of the strongest sections. Poi performers may appear at music festivals, arts festivals, circus festivals, family events, cultural festivals and community celebrations.

Music festivals

Poi and flow arts are naturally suited to visual entertainment environments. A performer may provide scheduled shows, roaming entertainment or workshops.

Circus festivals

Flow artists may perform alongside jugglers, aerial artists and other circus performers.

Arts festivals

Poi may form part of dance, movement or visual performance programmes.

Family festivals

Non-fire poi can be particularly relevant to family-oriented entertainment.

Community festivals

Local authorities and community organisations may book performances or workshops.

Outdoor performances

Outdoor events may use designated performance areas, open stages or roaming performers. Tell the broker where outdoor performance forms a regular part of the business.

Indoor events

Poi may also be performed inside theatres, halls, arenas and entertainment venues.

Circus shows

Professional poi performers may appear within traditional or contemporary circus programmes.

Theatre performances

LED poi can be particularly effective on theatre stages.

Cabaret

Some performers may provide short visual routines within larger cabaret programmes.

Weddings

Poi performers may provide evening entertainment at weddings and private celebrations.

LED wedding performances

LED and glow poi may be particularly suitable for evening receptions.

Private events

Performers may also work at birthdays, celebrations and themed parties.

Corporate events

Corporate bookings can include conferences, receptions, awards evenings, staff events and product launches.

Awards evenings

A poi act may form a scheduled performance within the evening programme.

Conferences

Visual acts may provide entertainment during receptions or breaks.

Product launches

LED poi may be incorporated into a visually themed launch event.

Corporate hospitality

Performers may provide short scheduled routines or visual entertainment.

Brand activations

A company may commission a flow artist as part of experiential marketing. Tell the broker where the performer is representing a brand or commercial campaign.

Exhibitions

Professional poi acts may appear inside exhibition halls.

Trade shows

A performer may provide scheduled routines near a stand or within a designated entertainment area.

Promotional events

Some performers may be booked specifically to draw attention to a promotion or campaign.

Hotels

Hotels may host corporate bookings, weddings and private functions.

Shopping centres

Large shopping centres may occasionally host visual entertainment or promotional performances.

Visitor attractions

Poi performers may work at leisure attractions or special-event programmes.

Fairs and fetes

Community and public events may also book non-fire flow performers.

Carnivals

Where carnival work becomes the principal occupation, use the separate Carnival Performer Public Liability Insurance route.

Insurance Built Around The Poi Performance You Actually Provide

Tell Quote Monkey about your poi performance, props, venues, audience interaction, workshops, touring and any additional flow-arts or circus activities.

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Professional poi instructor teaching non fire poi spinning during a supervised festival workshop

Public Liability, audience proximity, props, venues and performance areas

Public Liability Insurance

Public Liability Insurance is central to this page. It may be relevant where an audience member, venue, organiser or another third party alleges injury or property damage arising from the declared performance activity.

Spinning props

Poi performance involves props moving around the performer's body. Tell the broker what type of poi is used.

Audience positioning

A stage act may have a clear separation between performer and audience. Walkabout entertainment may involve much closer proximity.

Walkabout performance

Where a performer moves among guests, tell the specialist broker.

Performance areas

Poi may be performed on stages, dance floors, open event areas or outdoor spaces.

Temporary stages

Where temporary staging is used disclose that as part of the normal performance environment.

Venue property

Performers may work around lighting, furniture, display stands, decorations and other property belonging to third parties.

Property-damage allegations

Suitable allegations involving third-party property can therefore form part of the Public Liability consideration.

Dropped props

A poi prop may occasionally leave the intended movement path or be dropped. It should not be assumed that every dropped prop automatically produces an insured claim.

Audience interaction

Some performers pose for photographs, move through guest areas, or allow members of the public to engage with the performance. Tell the broker where close interaction is normal.

Public participation

This needs a clear distinction. A professional performer using their own poi is different from members of the public trying the equipment. Where public participation occurs declare it.

Workshop participants

Participants in a workshop may use practice poi or other equipment. This changes the activity from performance only to performance plus instruction.

LED equipment

Professional LED poi may include electronic components, rechargeable batteries or control systems. This should be described as business equipment. Electrical safety and maintenance should follow suitable professional guidance.

Costumes

Performers may use specialist costumes, stagewear or themed clothing.

Portable speakers

Some acts use their own sound equipment.

Performance lighting

A performer may work with venue lighting or portable effects. Where the business itself installs substantial lighting equipment, tell the specialist broker.

Business Contents Insurance

Business Contents may warrant consideration for props, costumes, computers, speakers and other suitable business-owned property.

Own equipment damage

Public Liability should not be presented as insurance against damage to the performer's own poi or equipment. These are separate property considerations.

Workshops, schools, flow-arts instruction and specialist crossovers

Poi workshops

Workshops are one of the strongest genuine business extensions. Professional performers may teach basic poi manipulation, coordination, patterns and performance skills.

Beginner workshops

New participants may use soft practice poi.

Festival workshops

Festival sessions may be scheduled classes or drop-in activities.

School workshops

Poi can form part of circus-skills or movement workshops in schools.

Colleges and universities

Performers may provide student workshops or society events.

Community groups

Arts centres and community organisations may book flow-arts sessions.

Youth groups

Some workshop providers may teach younger participants. Tell the broker about the participant groups and activities. Insurance does not replace appropriate safeguarding or supervision responsibilities.

Corporate workshops

Poi may be used as a creative recreational activity.

Private tuition

An instructor may provide one-to-one or small-group lessons.

Online instruction

Some performers teach through live video sessions or recorded courses.

Recorded poi tutorials

A business may sell digital instruction or membership content.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Professional Indemnity may warrant consideration where genuine professional instruction or advice forms part of the business. Keep it distinct from Public Liability.

Juggling crossover

Some flow artists also juggle balls, clubs or rings. Where juggling becomes a substantial separate act, use Juggler Performers Public Liability Insurance. Approved URL

Circus crossover

A performer may teach or perform several circus skills. Where the business becomes substantially broader the dedicated Circus Performers page provides further information for that activity.

Aerial crossover

It should not be assumed that poi insurance automatically includes aerial hoop, silks, trapeze or suspended performance. Use Aerial Performers Public Liability Insurance where those disciplines form part of the business.

Carnival crossover

Some flow artists perform within carnival events. Keep the dedicated Carnival Performer route for businesses where this becomes the principal occupation.

Sideshow crossover

Speciality flow performance may occasionally form part of a wider sideshow programme. the dedicated Sideshow Performers Public Liability Insurance route provides further information where appropriate.

Fire crossover

This should remain the strongest boundary. A performer moving from LED poi to fire poi has materially changed the activity. Any fire performance should therefore be separately disclosed.

Other flow props

Some performers may also use hoops, fans, staffs, ribbons or similar manipulation equipment. Tell the broker about all substantial disciplines. Unrelated specialist activities remain separate even where the business describes itself broadly as flow arts.

Poi performer preparing LED poi fabric props costumes and touring equipment before an event

Touring, vehicles, equipment, home business, studios and storage

Touring performers

Professional poi performers may work throughout the UK.

Regional work

Some performers operate mainly within one region.

National touring

Others regularly travel between festivals, theatres and corporate events.

Overseas bookings

International performances should be specifically disclosed. It should not be assumed that UK cover automatically extends to all overseas work.

Cars

Solo performers may transport props, costumes and speakers by car.

Vans

Larger businesses may require a van for substantial equipment.

Motor insurance

Vehicle insurance remains separate from performer Public Liability.

Goods in Transit Insurance

Goods in Transit may warrant consideration where poi, LED equipment, costumes, speakers and other commercial property are transported between venues.

Equipment cases

Professional LED equipment may travel in dedicated protective cases.

Chargers and accessories

The business may own chargers, cables, control equipment and spare props.

Costumes

Touring performers may carry several outfits for different bookings.

Portable audio

Speakers and music equipment may also be transported between events.

Business Contents Insurance

Suitable commercial property may include poi, LED props, costumes, speakers, computers and other equipment.

Home administration

Many freelance performers manage bookings, accounts and marketing from home.

Working From Home Insurance

This may become relevant where the residential property genuinely holds substantial business equipment or supports material commercial activity. Routine home administration alone may not create the same requirements as substantial business activity at home.

Home rehearsal spaces

A performer may practise in a spare room, garage, outbuilding or garden studio.

Garage studios

Some performers may create a dedicated rehearsal area.

Garden studios

A suitable garden building may be used for practice, teaching or online filming.

Home Studio Insurance

Home Studio Insurance may warrant consideration where a genuine dedicated commercial rehearsal, teaching or recording studio exists.

Commercial rehearsal studios

Flow artists may hire dance studios, performance studios or circus facilities.

Studio Insurance

Where the business operates its own dedicated studio, Studio Insurance may become relevant.

Equipment storage

A professional performer may accumulate many sets of props and costumes.

External storage

Larger businesses may need commercial storage away from home.

Self storage

Suitable equipment may be kept in commercial self-storage units.

Storage Insurance

Storage Insurance may warrant consideration depending on the property and storage arrangement.

Business Goods and Stock in Self Storage

Where suitable business property or merchandise is kept there this may also warrant consideration.

Employees, websites, merchandise, prop sales and growing flow-arts businesses

Assistants

Some performers may use assistants during setup, transport or events.

Additional performers

A successful business may provide several poi performers.

Employees

Larger companies may employ performers, instructors, administrators or other staff.

Employers' Liability Insurance

Employers' Liability may need consideration depending on the working arrangements.

Freelance performers

A business may engage other self-employed performers.

Freelance instructors

Workshop businesses may also use additional tutors.

Subcontractors

Technical or event services may be subcontracted. Tell the specialist broker how these people work within the business.

Multi-performer companies

A larger flow-arts business may supply several performers to different events.

Multi-discipline entertainment businesses

The company may provide poi, juggling and other circus acts. Tell the broker about all material disciplines.

Entertainment agency activity

A performer may begin booking unrelated entertainers for clients. Where substantial agency activity develops disclose it separately.

Websites

Professional performers may use websites to display photographs, showreels, services and availability.

Showreels

Video is particularly important for visual poi and LED performance.

Online booking

Clients may submit enquiries or bookings online.

Website and Online Business Insurance

This may warrant consideration where digital trading forms a substantial part of the business.

Cyber Insurance

A larger business may hold client details, booking information, event data and employee records digitally.

Social media

Poi performers may market their performances heavily through visual platforms. Keep social media as marketing activity.

Online teaching

A flow artist may provide paid online classes or digital memberships.

Merchandise

Some performers sell clothing, prints or branded products.

Poi sales

Some businesses may also sell practice poi, LED props or flow-arts equipment.

Business Stock Insurance

Business Stock may become relevant where physical products are genuinely held for sale.

Product Liability Insurance

Product Liability becomes more relevant where physical products are manufactured, imported, modified or supplied.

Direct imports

Tell the specialist broker if poi or LED equipment is directly imported.

Own-brand equipment

Likewise, disclose where products are sold under the business's own brand.

Handmade poi

Some performers may make and sell their own practice equipment. Where this becomes a genuine manufacturing activity tell the specialist broker.

Wholesale and supply

A larger business might develop trade supply or wholesale activity. This is relevant only where the business genuinely supplies products commercially.

Commercial Property Insurance

A growing business may occupy a studio, warehouse, office or commercial unit.

Business Interruption Insurance

A premises-based business may depend on its studio, insured equipment or stock. Business Interruption may warrant consideration following insured damage where the arranged policy responds. It should not be assumed that it automatically covers performer illness, cancelled festivals, low audience numbers or ordinary reductions in bookings.

Non Fire Poi And Separate Specialist Performer Activities

Poi Sticks Performer Public Liability Insurance remains focused on professional non-fire poi, LED poi, glow poi and closely related flow-arts performance. Fire poi, fire juggling, aerial work and materially different circus disciplines are separate specialist activities that should be disclosed accurately.

Specialist Insurance For Poi Performers And Flow Artists

Tell us about your poi act, props, LED or glow equipment, venues, audience arrangements, workshops, touring, employees and related flow-arts activities so suitable insurance options can be considered.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poi Sticks Performer Public Liability Insurance

What is Poi Sticks Performer Public Liability Insurance?▼

Poi Sticks Performer Public Liability Insurance is intended here for professional performers using poi, LED poi, glow poi, fabric poi and related declared non-fire flow-arts equipment. Public Liability may be relevant where an audience member, venue, event organiser or another third party alleges injury or property damage arising from the declared performance. The actual response depends on the activities declared, the insurance arranged, and the policy terms, conditions and exclusions.

Can a professional poi performer get Public Liability Insurance?▼

Potentially. Tell the specialist broker what type of poi you use, where you perform, how close audiences are, whether you teach workshops and whether other flow-arts disciplines form part of the business. A solo LED stage act can have different circumstances from a multi-performer festival business providing workshops and roaming entertainment.

Can LED poi performers get insurance?▼

Potentially. LED poi is a major non-fire form of professional poi performance. Tell the broker about the equipment used, venues, performance format and whether the props are standard commercial equipment, customised or made by the business.

Can glow poi and illuminated poi be included?▼

Potentially. Glow and illuminated poi may be used at theatres, festivals, weddings, corporate events, exhibitions and evening entertainment. Describe the actual equipment rather than assuming every illuminated prop is treated identically.

Does ordinary Poi Performer Insurance include fire poi?▼

It should not be assumed to. Fire poi is materially different from LED, glow, fabric or practice poi. Any performance involving flames, fuelled props, fire heads or other fire effects should be specifically disclosed. Quote Monkey has separate specialist pages for Fire Acts, Fire Dancers and Fire Jugglers.

Can poi performers work at festivals?▼

Potentially. Professional poi performers may appear at music festivals, circus festivals, arts festivals, family events and community celebrations. Tell the specialist broker whether the work involves fixed-stage performance, walkabout entertainment, workshops, or several of these activities.

Can poi performers work at weddings and private events?▼

Potentially. LED and glow poi may be used for evening wedding entertainment, private celebrations and themed events. Tell the broker where performances take place and whether the act is staged, roaming or interactive.

Can corporate poi performers get insurance?▼

Potentially. Corporate bookings may include conferences, awards evenings, staff events, product launches, hospitality events and receptions. Where the performer is part of a brand activation or promotional campaign, disclose that wider activity.

Can poi performers work at exhibitions and trade shows?▼

Potentially. A flow artist may perform near exhibition stands, inside event halls or within dedicated entertainment areas. Tell the broker about the performance space, audience relationship and any promotional role.

Does Public Liability cover every accident involving a poi prop?▼

No such assumption should be made. Public Liability concerns suitable allegations of legal liability arising from declared business activities. A dropped prop or incident at a performance does not automatically mean the performer is legally liable or that an insured claim will be paid.

Does the broker need to know how close the audience is?▼

Yes. A fixed stage act can differ from walkabout or roaming performance. Tell the specialist broker whether spectators are well separated from the performance area or normally close to the performer. It should not be assumed that one universal separation distance applies to every act or venue.

Can audience members try the poi?▼

Potentially, but this should be specifically disclosed. A professional performer using their own equipment is different from members of the public participating. Where public participation occurs, tell the broker about the props used, participant groups and the type of session.

Can poi performers run workshops?▼

Potentially. Poi performers may teach beginners, festival participants, community groups, schools, corporate groups or private clients. Where instruction forms a material part of the business tell the specialist broker. Professional Indemnity may warrant consideration where genuine professional teaching or advice is supplied.

Can I also perform juggling or other flow arts?▼

Potentially. Tell the broker about all significant disciplines. These may include juggling, hoop, staff, fans, ribbons or other manipulation activities. Where another specialist discipline becomes substantial use the relevant dedicated Quote Monkey page rather than assuming it automatically falls within poi cover.

Can I perform aerial work as well as poi?▼

Potentially, but aerial performance should be separately disclosed. It should not be assumed that ordinary Poi Sticks Performer Public Liability Insurance automatically includes silks, trapeze, aerial hoop or other suspended performance.

Can my poi and performance equipment be insured?▼

Potentially. Business property may include poi sets, LED equipment, chargers, costumes, speakers, computers and protective cases. Business Contents Insurance may warrant consideration depending on the property, values and where it is kept.

Can poi equipment be insured while travelling between events?▼

Goods in Transit Insurance may warrant consideration where poi, LED equipment, costumes, speakers and other commercial property are transported between venues. Motor insurance for the vehicle remains separate.

Can I keep poi equipment in self storage?▼

Potentially. A growing performer business may keep props, costumes, LED equipment, merchandise or other suitable business property within commercial self storage. Tell the specialist broker what is stored, its value and the storage arrangements.

Do poi performer businesses need Employers' Liability Insurance?▼

A business employing performers, instructors, assistants, administrators or other staff may need Employers' Liability Insurance depending on the working arrangements. Also disclose freelancers and subcontractors.

Can I sell poi equipment or merchandise as well as perform?▼

Potentially. A performer may also sell practice poi, LED props, clothing, prints or other physical goods. Business Stock and Product Liability can become more relevant where products are manufactured, directly imported, modified or sold under the business's own brand. Retail cover is relevant only where the performer genuinely sells physical goods.