| About the TPSA |
To fulfill the TPSA's main objective
To promote and encourage the dignity of the TPSA
To have the utmost regard to public interest and safety
Adhere to international ethical and safety standards
Not to claim undue commission, or credit in work performed and undertaken by others
To always act with the utmost good faith when dealing with each other and with members of the public
To adhere to standard business practices relating to the production services industry
To be honest and transparent in business dealings
Uphold all warranties and guarantees in delivery of service
Not to criticize or denigrate members active in the industry in such a matter as to bring the industry or the TPSA into disrepute
Maintain full and proper insurance cover for all business activities
Encourage cooperation amongst members and other industry professionals
Provide the highest quality of service to customers
To display and advertise membership of the TPSA
To continually strive to
improve service to clients by studying and adopting new developments and
trends in the industry
Our Background
In 1997, a number of well established technical production services companies and individuals came together to form an association to serve the needs of both the live entertainment industry and its clients. Basing itself on the PSA (Production Services Association) in the UK, the Technical Production Services Association (TPSA) was born. Launched officially in February 1998, it is an association incorporated not for gain under section 21 of the Companies Act 61 of 1973.
In addition to monthly meetings and minutes sent out to all members, every year an Annual General Meeting is held, where issues can also be raised, and voted upon by the membership. The AGM usually takes place in June, and a new Committee is elected at the same time, and charged with guiding the TPSA through another 12 months.
The TPSA does whatever the membership mandates it to do, as long as it is within the Association Agreement. By joining the TPSA, members provide the association with a broader base to represent the industry and participation is essential for the success of the industry.
The objectives of the TPSA are:
To attract members who service the live entertainment industry – specifically technically related,
To represent these members in their interests within the production services industry,
To introduce and maintain international ethical and safety standards,
To uphold and ensure delivery of service,
To actively promote the advancement of knowledge and skills of
its members and the production services profession.
The TPSA invites memberships from anyone employed as a professional on the technical side of the live entertainment industry, companies supplying technical services for the production of events, conference and event organisers.
Associate members are invited from the retail, wholesale, manufacture and distribution sector and venues.