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Licensing: Live Music

Answer

On the subject of the proposed consultation on an entertainment licensing exemption for live music, the consultation will be conducted in accordance with procedures set out in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006. We hope to publish the consultation this year and will consult for the usual 12-week period. This will be publicised on the department's website. The consultation will seek views on a proposal to exempt live music performed before not more than 100 people from the Licensing Act. However, if the consultation overwhelmingly shows that stakeholders would prefer this to be extended to venues with a capacity of up to 200 people, then the Government would consider this. This is the first time the Government have held a public consultation on a live music exemption in relation to entertainment licensing requirements. One reason the Government are considering an exemption is that other legislation exists to tackle noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour. In addition, we propose to create a power to revoke exemptions if there are problems at specific premises.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

6172; 714 c170-1WA

Session

2008-09

Subjects

Licensing Exemptions Entertainments Public consultation Publicity Licensing laws Music

Link

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