Performance

Musical highlighting the plight of pubs set for December tour

21-Nov-2017 By Stuart Stone

Arts Council England funded show ‘Last Orders at The Dog & Dumplings’ is set for five tour dates in December.

Ei Publican Partnerships to ‘drive footfall’ through live music

24-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

To help drive customer numbers in pubs through music and connect publicans with “top talent”, Ei Publican Partnerships has signed an exclusive agreement with live music specialists Live & Loud.

Great British Pub Awards

Pub Awards: Best Live Entertainment finalist - Salsa!, Charing Cross, London

30-Sep-2016 By MA

Well-known South American-inspired bar, restaurant and late-night venue Salsa! is located a stone’s throw from Leicester Square.

Licensing law

Pub entertainment deregulation comes into force

07-Apr-2015 By Mike Berry

Red tape has been cut for pubs wanting to host live music and community events following changes that came into force on 6 April under the Licensing Act.

Legal advice: Latest on entertainment law

03-Mar-2015 By Poppleston Allen - Lisa Inzani & Andy Grimsey

If it seems like we have been talking about entertainment deregulation for years, we have.

10 tips on the Live Music Act

10-Sep-2014 By Poppelston Allen

Never has the law relating to live and recorded music been so complex. Here is a brief guide to the main issues licensees often ask.

Equity urges pubs to take advantage of relaxation in live music laws

04-Sep-2014 By James Wallin

Equity, the trade union for performers, has launched a campaign to persuade pubs to host performances.

Licensed premises authorising regulated entertainment decreases, new figures show

11-Dec-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The number of licensed premises authorising regulated entertainment has decreased by 2.5% over the past year, new statistics from the Department of Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) reveal.

Government proposes to further deregulate live and recorded music

30-Oct-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

The Government has issued a consultation proposing to further deregulate Regulated Entertainment, including live and recorded music in licensed premises.

The impact of deregulation

08-May-2013 By Jonathan Smith

It always makes me laugh when I come out of the school nativity play and the donation buckets rattle at the exit door, with the vast majority of parents either ambivalent towards the collectors or simply too mean to contribute to the collection for more...

Entertainment deregulation: the year ahead

05-Feb-2013 By Poppleston Allen

Of all the legal predictions we’ve made I didn’t expect one of them to be that regulated entertainment was going to become both easier and more difficult by the end of 2013.

Number of venues licensed for music drops

11-Dec-2012 By M&C Report

The number of venues licensed to play recorded and live music fell by 3.5% and 2.5% respectively in the two years to March 2012, although there was growth in other forms of entertainment over that period.

Make sure you have the right music licences at your pub

21-Nov-2012 By Poppleston Allen

The Live Music Act 2012 (the Act) took effect on 1 October 2012. So premises having an on-licence can now provide acoustic and amplified live music subject to certain criteria being satisfied. As we approach the festive season, there will be those of...

Live Music Act: Q&As on pub karaoke

01-Oct-2012

This is the second article published with the Live Music Act (LMA) 2012 having been implemented today. Last week, we analysed the definition of live music-related conditions, the enforceability of conditions placed on a premises licence after a review,...

Live Music Act: Legal Q&A for pubs

24-Sep-2012 By Poppleston Allen

The Live Music Act 2012 (LMA) provides that any amplified live music played on premises that are licensed for the sale or supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises is not a licensable activity when the live music is played between the hours of...

Heineken's tequila-flavoured lager Desperados in live music pub promotion

08-Jun-2012 By Noli Dinkovski

Tequila-flavoured lager Desperados is backing a series of live music events in pubs as part of a major national sampling campaign.

Live Music Act: A guide for licensed premises

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.

Ex-licensee to pay PRS £9k in damages

09-Mar-2012 By Gurjit Degun

A former licensee of the now-shut Remix Bar in Woking, Surrey, will have to fork out £9,000 in damages to PRS for Music for failing to have a licence to play music for two years.

Music bonanza warning

29-Sep-2011 By Michelle Perrett

The Association for Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has stressed that pubs with live music restrictions on their licence will not benefit from the government’s plans for deregulation.

Coulson: Dancing to a complex tune

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.

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...

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...

Government 'committed' to freeing up live music

08-Nov-2010 By Ewan Turney

The Government has once again vowed to cut red tape on the performance of live music — but once again failed to commit to a date for doing so. In...

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...

MPs back live music exemptions

26-Jul-2010 By Gemma McKenna

Twenty-one MPs are backing calls to let pubs host live music without a specific licence for audiences of up to 200 people. John Whittingdale MP, who...

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...

Tories back 200 exemption for live music

08-Apr-2010 By James Wilmore

A senior Conservative has said the party backs the campaign to get a 200 capacity exemption for gigs, arguing the licensing regime has been a...

Pub live music boost

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...

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...

Gov will consider live music exemptions

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.

MP Whittingdale urges government to Listen Up!

17-Sep-2009 By James Wilmore

The government ignored all the Culture Committee's recommendations on licensing around live music. Are you satisfied with the reasons given? No, not...

Red Stripe Guide to Live Music (Part 4): How to get in on the act - sourcing the right band for your pub

02-Jun-2009

In the penultimate instalment of our 'how to host live music in your pub' guide - in association with Red Stripe - we tackle the not insignificant...

PRS revenue hit by pub closures

30-Apr-2009 By John Harrington

The music royalty collection agency sees pub and club revenue fall 2%

Miller launches live music venture

14-Aug-2008 By MA reporter

Miller Genuine Draft has launched a major new campaign at two Scottish venues providing a weekly platform to showcase emerging music talent from...

Host demands PRS refund

24-Apr-2008 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...

Host hits out over PRS licence fee

16-Apr-2008 By Ewan Turney

Mike Bell says bands at his pub do not play covers and demands a refund

Another rough ride for Bill in House of Lords

19-Dec-2002

by Richard Matthews The Alcohol & Entertainment Licensing Bill has again been mauled by opposition peers in the House of Lords. Amendments have...

Hypnotist regulations

14-Mar-2001

I have a Public Entertainment Licence and would like to book a hypnotist to perform on a regular basis during the summer. Are there any special...