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Bill · started in the Lords

Live Music Bill [HL]

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

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Live Music Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 19 November 2009 by Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

What the bill does

The purpose of the Live Music Bill is to amend the Licensing Act 2003 with respect to the performance of live music. The Bill would exempt certain types of venue, and of performance, from existing licensing requirements for the performance of live music. <br><br>As a result, it would increase the number of places and performances not subject to such licenses, in order to widen access and to encourage the performance of live music.<br><br><strong>Key areas</strong><br><br><ul><li>Venues authorised to supply alcohol with a capacity of less than 200 people, at which music would be performed between the hours of 8am and midnight, would no longer require a license for the performance of live music. </li></ul><ul><li>Up to two performers would be able to perform live unamplified, or minimally amplified, music without the need for a license. </li></ul><ul><li>Hospitals, hospital accommodation, schools and colleges would be able to host live music performances without the need for a licence.</li></ul>

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 19 Nov 2009
  2. 2nd reading Lords 15 Jan 2010
  3. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 1 Feb 2010
  4. 3rd reading Lords 9 Feb 2010
  5. 1st reading Commons 9 Feb 2010
  6. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 13 Apr 2010.