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11 Dec 2009

Councils oppose pub live music plans....

Filed Under : Rants

Posted By : Tuskan | Comments : 4

An uphill battle every step of the way.....

www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/.../85358?dm_i=A9M,2VOO,17JSTP,92R3,1

A lobby group for councils is opposing plans to reduce regulation around live music — as a new survey shows 91% of town halls don’t want the changes.

Live music: councils don't want a relaxation on rules

Morning Advertiser Industry Insight

The Government is to consult on plans to reduce the need for a music licence for venues with fewer than 200 people. The figure could be lower, depending on feedback.

A survey of 213 councils from the Local Government Association (LGA) found 72% oppose the plan and just 8% support it.

In total, 91% believe relaxing the rules would mean more complaints about noise and nuisance.

Doesn't help things out there....

Comments

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 11/12/2009, 13:38 (GMT)

The thing is I don't know how much difference it'd make anyway. There are only so many punters around who will go in pubs with bands on.

# Posted by HAPPY DAIZE - 11/12/2009, 16:50 (GMT)

The difference would be that more pubs would be prepared to take a risk on trying out live bands in the first place. The cost of applying for and conforming with the license regulations can be prohibitive, and really make smaller potential venues think twice about even trying.

Rob

# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 13/12/2009, 15:02 (GMT)

I don't know if I have my fact right here (but that doesn't usually stop me! LOL) ... but since about 2 or 3 years ago doesn't the normal pub Landlord's licence contain a full entertainment licence?? It used to be you needed one for anything above two performers i think, but i'm sure some changes a couple of years ago meant that a pub's licence (which I think belongs to the landlord and not the pub) allows them to put any entertainment on.

So, I don't see what difference this change will make.

I may be wrong!!

Willow

# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 13/12/2009, 15:09 (GMT)

Don't know if this helps ... from the explanation of licenced premises ....

"The previous law has hindered the development of live music because a public entertainment licence in some local authority areas could be very expensive. The new system removes that disincentive. For example, a small pub that wants to put on live music can obtain at the same time a single premises licence permitting the sale of alcohol and the provision of live music for the same cost as a licence solely permitting the sale of alcohol. We therefore expect to see more venues taking advantage of these changes."

This is from the changes to the licensing in 2003.
Willow

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