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Live Music Bill update

The Live Music Bill has today completed its report stage and third reading in the House of Commons.

The next step is for the consideration of any amendments before obtaining Royal Assent, dates for which have not been released yet.

We will keep you updated and confirm as and when the provisions will come into effect.

The Bill proposes that premises authorised to supply alcohol for consumption on the premises by means of a premises licence or club premises certificate which:

• Are open for the purpose of supplying alcohol for consumption on the premises
• Present music to an audience of less than 200
• Between the hours of 8am and 11pm (or such additional hours as permitted by ordered by the Secretary of State for special occasions)...

where any condition of the licence which relates to live music shall have no effect.

The new Bill does provide however for this new section (s.177A) can be overruled by order of the Licensing Authority in respect of individual premises following, for example, a review hearing.