Music

Feargal Sharkey

Sharkey: Met 'spins' music red tape changes

By John Harrington

Music campaigner Feargal Sharkey has accused the Metropolitan Police of "spin" by saying live music is excluded from controversial music risk assessment forms, known as Form 696.

Committee was concerned Licensing Act has been detrimental to live music (photo: Ymmit Photography)

MPs: axe restrictions on live pub music

By Ewan Turney

Venues with a capacity of under 200 should be allowed to put on live music without the need for additional licensing conditions, say MPs.

Live tunes: fees apply if artists are registered with PRS

One copyright song means fees

By John Harrington

Pubs must pay music royalty fees for gigs if at least one copyrighted song is played in a set, a new ruling says. This applies even if the song is...

Gaymers: supporting live music

MA seeks top UK live-music pub

By John Harrington

The Morning Advertiser is looking for the country's best live-music pub in a new category sponsored by Gaymers.

I predict a riot...

I predict a riot...

By Jon Collins

Hot on the heels of the smoke ban looms the fresh hell of legislation banning provocative music

Host demands PRS refund

Host demands PRS refund

By Ewan Turney ewan.turney@william-reed.co.uk

Licensee has 10 days to compile song list An irate licensee has demanded a refund on his music licence fee because bands that play at his pub do not...

Music to the ears

Music to the ears

Jukeboxes are part of the furniture in most pubs. And new technology means customers can choose a tune without leaving their seats The humble jukebox...

Are you listening?

Are you listening?

By James Wilmore

On the face of it, live music in the UK is flourishing. The vast number of festivals held during 2007 reflects this, with festival website...

Gov't survey of live music in pubs

Gov't survey of live music in pubs

By John Harrington

The Government has launched a survey into how the Licensing Act has affected live music at pubs and other small venues. Pollsters Mori will be...

Pitch Perfect

Pitch Perfect

By Lucy Britner

Playing music for your dining guests can be tricky - get it wrong and you risk spoiling the mood, get it right and you can make it a night to...