Regulated entertainment exemptions

Usually, to provide regulated entertainment at a premises you need to apply for a licence.

However, some live activities generally don't require a licence including:

• karaoke
• entertainment in places of worship
• Morris or Irish dancing
• ‘incidental’ music that supplements another activity, such as carol singers
• garden fetes, as long as it's not for private gain
• live radio broadcasts
• moving vehicles (such as parade floats

If you have any questions about live music licences, contact the licensing team for advice.