Music

Bang the drum for live music

Bang the drum for live music

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...

Live music de-regulation plan confirmed

Live music de-regulation plan confirmed

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.

'Complicated': Peter Coulson hopes Lords can unravel intricacies of Live Music Bill

Coulson: Dancing to a complex tune

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.

Live music: announcement in due course

Penrose: live music plans out of my hands

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...

Live music: under threat from red tape of form 696

Licence updates threaten pub live music

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...

Crowded: Cllr White fears crisis if exemptions go ahead

Music reform health fears

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.

Barclay: won expert music advice

Licensees win a music makeover

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: affects pub takings

Pub music: in tune with the punters

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...

Becks Vier: music campaign

Becks Vier revisits music and the arts

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...

Group hopes to buy pub from Enterprise

Community group plans to buy pub

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...

Red Monkey: opening in Clapham

Sanzaru launches new karaoke bar concept

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...

Coulson: DCMS ruling unclear

Play it again, Sam (and DCMS)

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.

Coulson: no such thing as a free gig

A complex musical score

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.

Live music: Government plans changes

Pub live music boost

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...

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

Councils oppose pub live music plans

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.

Pubs with live music take 44% more

Live music helps boost pub takings

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.

Venues want live music exemptions

Gov will consider live music exemptions

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.