Payroll Services for Live Events
Payroll & Labor Management for Live Events
We provide turnkey payroll and labor management for live, hybrid, and virtual events. Our California-compliant services include payroll check distribution, payroll tax management, HR support, I-9 verification during onboarding, W-2 processing, workers’ compensation insurance, and management of union contracts.
We handle payroll, taxes, compliance, and onboarding—so you can stay focused on growing your business.
Tailored payroll & staffing solutions
- • Payroll solutions for short and long-term events
- • CA-compliant end-to-end payroll for temporary event staff
- • Specialists in payroll for event production companies
- • Experienced with union payroll compliance
- • We calculate and file all payroll taxes on time at federal, state, and local levels
Why outsource to Mindwarp
- • Save time & overhead vs. in-house payroll
- • Reduce risk with AB5-aligned W-2 processing
- • Workers’ compensation & insurance coverage
- • Smooth onboarding, I-9, and HR support
- • Clear, auditable show settlement
Get started
- Request a quote — Fill out our online form with event and payroll details.
- Get a custom plan — We’ll assess your needs and provide a tailored quote.
- Approve & confirm — Once approved and terms are set, we schedule onboarding.
- We handle everything — Onboarding, paychecks, payroll tax, and workers’ comp.
- You focus on the event — Crews are paid accurately and on time.
Union payroll services
Managing union payroll can be complex — from dues to benefits and reporting. Our team understands IATSE and other union requirements and delivers precise, reliable processing so you can focus on production while we handle compliance.
Related services
- • Payroll services for events
- • Stagehand brokering — skilled A/V techs, leads, riggers, and more
- • A/V rental with labor + payroll
- • Streaming packages
- • Special effects for shows
- • Corporate solutions & conferences
Rental equipment
Rental inventory with skilled technicians for lighting and audio, projector rentals, virtual event setups, and live streaming — all to enhance the on-site and viewer experience.
Service area
Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel, Watsonville, Felton, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Big Sur, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Salinas, and more.
Venues in Santa Cruz & Monterey County
We have extensive experience at these locations and beyond.
Selected clients
- • PRG
- • 4Wall Entertainment
- • City of Santa Cruz
- • City of Salinas
- • Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
- • Roaring Camp
- • Santa Cruz Symphony
- • Cabrillo College
- • UCSC
- • Paystand
- • Worlds Away Festival
- • Five Branches University
- • Hallcrest Vineyards
- • NHS Santa Cruz Skate
- • Mountain Sol Festival
- • Felton Business Association
Contact
Mindwarp Entertainment Productions
Santa Cruz, CA
Text or call: 831-252-2662
Email: Support@mindwarpEPR.com
We reply within 24 business hours.