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

Parliament last updated

13 November 2009

In Plain English

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The Live Music Bill [HL] would change how the Licensing Act 2003 applies to live music performances, aiming to make it easier for venues and performers to host live music while maintaining safeguards. It originated in the Lords and is currently at the second-reading stage in the Lords.

Key Points

It would amend the Licensing Act 2003 to facilitate live music performances.
It focuses on live music entertainment and related purposes.
It originated in the Lords and is at the second reading stage in the Lords.
It seeks to balance easier access to live music with appropriate regulation.

Progress

Originated in the Lords and had its first reading on 15 July 2009. It is currently at the second-reading stage in the Lords.

Who is affected?

Musicians and other live performersLive music venues (pubs, clubs, theatres and similar venues)Event organisers and promotersPremises licence holders and licensing authoritiesAudiences and local communities

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Bill Stages

1st readingLords

15 Jul 2009

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

1st readingCommons

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

Royal Assent

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.