Live Music Bill [HL] | TrackPolitics

Live Music Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the Licensing Act 2003 with respect to the performance of live music entertainment; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

13 November 2009

In Plain English

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This Bill would amend the Licensing Act 2003 to change how live music is regulated in venues. It aims to make it easier for small venues and performers to stage live music by clarifying when a licence is required and introducing simpler rules for certain performances, while keeping safety and community protections in place.

Key Points

Amends Licensing Act 2003 to shift how live music performances are regulated by clarifying definitions and licensing triggers.
Introduces simpler exemptions or streamlined licensing for small-scale live music events.
Supports venues, performers and audiences by reducing red tape and enabling more live music.
Maintains safety, noise controls and oversight by licensing authorities to protect communities.
Applies to England and Wales; any extra-territorial considerations would require separate legislation.

Progress

Currently at the Lords' 2nd Reading; after this it will move to the Committee stage in the Lords, then to Report and Third Reading before moving to the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

Live music venues (pubs, clubs, theatres)Musicians and performersEvent organisers and promotersLicensing authorities and local councilsLocal residents and communities near venuesBusinesses supplying services to live music (sound technicians, equipment hire, etc.)

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Live Music

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 15 July. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

Documents (1)

Bill as Introduced

BillLords

16 Jul 2009

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.