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Talent Show Risk Assessment Template
The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for youth group talent shows, variety performances, and showcase events.
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Updated February 2026
The essential guide to talent show safety
Talent shows give young people a platform to showcase their abilities, build confidence, and experience the thrill of performance. These events bring together performers, technical equipment, and audiences in ways that require careful safety planning.
This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough risk assessment—from stage safety and electrical hazards to crowd management, performer welfare, and emergency procedures.
Youth Activity
Activity Benefits
Why talent shows matter
Self Expression
Encourages self-expression and creativity among participants.
Confidence
Builds confidence through performance and public speaking.
Community
Fosters a supportive and appreciative community environment.
Diversity
Promotes diverse talents and cultural expressions.
Risk Identification
Key hazards & control measures
Electrical HazardsHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Electric shock, fire from overloaded circuits, equipment malfunction, burns.
Control Measures
- All equipment PAT tested
- Cables safely routed and covered
- RCD protection on all circuits
- No overloading of sockets
Stage SafetyHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Falls from stage, trips over equipment, collisions with props or other performers.
Control Measures
- Stage edges clearly marked
- Trip hazards removed
- Props secured when not in use
- Rehearsals supervised
Fire SafetyHigh Risk
Potential Harm
Fire from lighting equipment, blocked exits, panic during evacuation.
Control Measures
- Fire exits kept clear
- Evacuation plan communicated
- Extinguishers accessible
- Capacity limits observed
Performance AnxietyMedium Risk
Potential Harm
Panic attacks, anxiety, stage fright, emotional distress.
Control Measures
- Calm backstage environment
- Supportive adults available
- No forcing reluctant performers
- All participation celebrated
This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 35 hazards and 84+ control measures for Talent Show, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.
Safety Checklist
Talent show checklist
Stage
- Area cleared
- Edges marked
- Lighting secure
- Props checked
Electrical
- PAT testing current
- Cables covered
- RCDs in use
- No overloading
Audience
- Capacity set
- Exits clear
- Seating safe
- Stewards briefed
Welfare
- First aid ready
- Backstage supervised
- Water available
- Support staff briefed
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