Proposed guidance for live music deregulation is open for consultation
24-Aug-2012 By Michelle Perrett
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has produced a draft of the new guidance it will release upon implementation of the Live Music Act 2012.
24-Apr-2012 By Jonathan Smith
So the Live Music Bill became the Live Music Act on 8 March 2012. It won’t come into effect until October, which is a pity for the Royal Jubilee and Olympics.
14-Feb-2012 By Michelle Perrett
The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) wants risk assessments introduced as part of plans to de-regulate live music.
03-Feb-2012
A Kent pub has officially opened its refurbished live music facilities after winning a nationwide competition organised by PRS for Music.
20-Jan-2012 By Peter Coulson
Today sees the Commons Report Stage of Lord Clement-Jones’ Live Music Bill, which has progressed more smoothly recently and had a very amiable time of it during the MPs’ committee in December, with much inter-party back-slapping and a general view that...
12-Sep-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report
Pubs will not require specific permission to host live music or other forms of entertainment for crowds under 5,000 — under radical plans that could prove a major boost for the industry.
02-Aug-2011 By Peter Coulson
The nature of the Lords' discussion on the Live Music Bill shows how complicated this area of the law has become, writes Peter Coulson.
06-Apr-2011 By Nigel Anstead
Nigel Anstead has a busy few weeks coming up with plans for the royal wedding and St George's Day.
James Wilmore: Let's not strike up the band on live music reform just yet
08-Mar-2011 By James Wilmore
The government's backing of Lord Clement-Jones' Live Music Bill caught observers a bit off-guard last week. Baroness Rawlings' repeated support was...
Government backs Live Music Bill
07-Mar-2011 By Lesley Foottit
The Government has given its backing to Lord Clement-Jones' Live Music Bill, which includes exemptions for small gigs. The Government has agreed to...
Tory urges live music reform 'without delay'
23-Feb-2011 By James Wilmore
An influential Tory MP has called on the government to introduce a licence exemption on small pub gigs "without delay". John Whittingdale, chairman...
Pop star celebrates pub's music makeover
22-Feb-2011 By Matt Eley Matt
A pub is ready to rock after the completion of a £5,000 refurbishment to improve its live music facilities. The Royal Oak in Taunton, Somerset, won...
James Wilmore: Please give us a break Mr Penrose!
31-Jan-2011 By James Wilmore
Surely we can't have another government fudge on our hands? Hot on the heals of the below-cost ban debacle, the noises the coalition is now making...
Minister sparks concern over live music reform
27-Jan-2011 By James Wilmore
A government minister has warned of the "unintended consequences" of relaxing the licensing of live music, sparking frustration and concern of...
27-Jan-2011 By Ewan Turney
Licensing minister John Penrose has stressed there are "real risks" with associated with live music events and that any decision on deregulation will...
04-Jan-2011 By John Harrington
Most groups and individuals who responded to a Government consultation on live music reform want to see licence exemptions for pubs and small music...
Campaigners step up pressure over live music in pubs
31-Dec-2010 By Hamish Champ
A group representing a variety of interests in the UK music industry has expressed its frustration over government inaction to exempt pubs from...
Minister admits safety fears in live music reform
19-Nov-2010 By John Harrington
Culture minister John Penrose has said it "isn't easy" to free up licensing of live music "without opening unwanted public safety loopholes...
Minister admits live music reform 'isn't easy'
19-Nov-2010 By James Wilmore
Fears the government is wavering on plans to reform pub live music licensing have been raised after a minister admitted concerns over "public safety...
24-Sep-2010 By John Harrington
Councils across London are standing by the use of controversial risk-assessment forms for promoted events at bars. The pub industry and live-music...
Labour accused of exaggerating live music figures
27-Aug-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Campaigners have accused the previous government of 'massively inflating' the number of venues with licences for live music. Government figures show...
Live music reform plans ramped up
27-Jul-2010 By John Harrington
A Government minister has promised to bring forward plans to reform licensing of live music "as fast as we can". The Government is "committed to the...
Live music reform plans being kept under wraps
27-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
The government has refused to reveal its timetable for plans to reform the licensing of live music, after being pushed again on the issue in...
MPs back bid for live music reform
26-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
Pressure on the government to relax the rules around the licensing of live music has been kept up after 21 MPs signed a parliamentary motion on the...
22-Jul-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Councillor stokes controversy by saying young people will be put at risk if there are live-music exemptions for crowds up to 200.
Music campaigners deliver petition to Number 10
13-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
Campaigners and politicians took the fight over live music licensing reform to Downing Street when they delivered a near 17,000 strong petition to...
08-Jul-2010 By Gemma McKenna
Live Music Forum's Hamish Birchall on proposed changes Live music campaigners have today handed in a 17,000-strong petition to the Prime Minister...
07-Jul-2010 By John Harrington
Two lucky licensees have won live music makeovers worth up to £5,000 at their pubs. Kirk Barclay, of the Prince of Wales in Tooting, south London,...
Music campaigners to deliver 17,000-strong petition to Downing Street
07-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
Pressure on the government to relax the rules around live pub music is set to intensify as a peer resurrects a parliamentary Bill today - and...
DCMS eyes 'more radical' live music fix
30-Jun-2010 By James Wilmore
Licensing minister John Penrose has suggested the government could be considering a "more radical solution" around the licensing of live music in...
22-Jun-2010 By Tony Halstead
Tony Halstead reports on some of the latest hi-tech music systems that are designed to suit your customer base.
16-Jun-2010 By Phil Mellows
Choosing the right kind of music for your pub customers can make a major difference to your takings, says Phil Mellows. You wouldn't let your...
04-Jun-2010 By Sonya Hook
A series of mini music festivals will be taking place in pubs across the country this summer, as part of the 2010 campaign for Beck's Vier. Artists...
30-Apr-2010 By The PMA Team
A community group is hoping to buy an Enterprise Inns pub in Otley to transform it into a state-of-the-art music and arts centre. The Big Hoo-Ha...
Pubs fear action on 'loud' live music
15-Apr-2010 By John Harrington
Pubs could need a licence to host performances of "loud" unamplified music such as bagpipes, drums or brass instruments if council chiefs get their...
18-Mar-2010 By Becky Paskin, Restaurant
Sanzaru is launching its first venue — an Asian-inspired lounge and karaoke bar — in Clapham this week. Sanzaru, meaning three wise monkeys in...
Have your say on government's live music plans
10-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore
Licensees have just over two weeks to respond to a government consultation on plans to offer exemptions for small gigs. The Department for Culture...
09-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Red Stripe has signed a four-month deal with Last.fm to promote its Red Stripe Music Award (RSMA).
08-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
The DCMS wants to exempt pianos and any other facility that allows a musical instrument to be played without amplification, says Peter Coulson.
03-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
The Licensing Act is not to blame for a drop in attendances at pub live music gigs, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has claimed.
27-Jan-2010 By Peter Coulson
Don't ever ask a civil servant to arrange a piece of music! Chances are that you won't be able to play it, says Peter Coulson.
Government U-turn over licensing of pub pianos
20-Jan-2010 By James Wilmore
Licensees will be allowed to let customers play a musical instrument to "entertain themselves" without the risk of prosecution, after a government...
15-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
A Government spokesman has expressed "serious reservations" about a proposal from a Liberal Democrat peer for a radical overhaul of live music...
14-Jan-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Restrictions on pubs hosting live music bought in by the Licensing Act are "quite ridiculous", one Peer has told a group of MPs.
Peer vows to "keep hammering away" on pub live music
14-Jan-2010 By James Wilmore
A Liberal Democrat peer has argued the government's proposed live music exemption for small pubs does not go far enough and vowed to "keep hammering...
04-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
Pubs with a capacity under 100 could host live music without having the provision in their licence under new Government plans. However, residents...
11-Dec-2009 By John Harrington
Councils are opposing plans to reduce regulation around live music — as a new survey shows 72% of town halls don't want the changes. A study by the Local Government Association showed 91% believe relaxing the rules would mean more noise complaints.
Noise fears over change in music laws
11-Dec-2009 By James Wilmore
Noise complaints would increase if the government changes the laws around the licensing of live music, council licensing officers have warned. In a...
03-Dec-2009 By John Harrington
Pubs that feature live music take 44% more money than those that don't — that's a key finding of a new survey.
22-Oct-2009 By John Harrington
The Government would consider extending exemptions for live music to venues with a capacity up to 200 if there was "overwhelming" support.