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Live Music Forum says new licensing laws affect small-scale music events
Some very small scale live music events have had to be cancelled or had unnecessary restrictions placed on them following the introduction of the new licensing laws, according to the independent Live Music Forum’s report published today. The Forum states that the lack of clarity in the legislation coupled with some over zealous local authorities is to blame and recommends that small music venues and those putting on acoustic gigs should therefore not have to acquire a licence to stage live music. The Forum, set up in January 2004 and chaired by Feargal Sharkey, was tasked by the Government to ensure as many venues as possible took advantage of the new licensing laws, to monitor the Licensing Act’s impact on live music, and make recommendations to Government on how it might further bolster the UK’s live music industry. In its report, published this month, the Forum makes 28 recommendations for Government action. To view the Forum's report, CLICK HERE. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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