The Bill exempts venues, including thousands of pubs with a capacity of 200 persons or fewer, from the need to obtain a licence for live music before 11pm.
The Bill must now return to the House of Lords for approval, although it’s not expected to receive significant opposition there.
The Coalition gave its backing to the Bill, originally introduced by Liberal Democrat peer Lord Clement-Jones, as part of its stated aim to reduce red tape for live performances.
British Beer & Pub Association chief executive Brigid Simmonds said: “This really is music to our ears. Pubs are where live music begins – and for years, we’ve been saying that many of the regulations surrounding it are unnecessary – they have prevented publicans from making the most of Britain’s pubs as the place where live music acts first get a foothold.
“Well done to MPs for voting this through – let’s make it the first of many measures to cut the red tape surrounding pubs.”
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MPs vote in favour of live music
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Plans to reduce red tape in the licensing of live music passed a significant hurdle today as MPs voted in favour of the Live Music Bill.
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