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You usually need a licence from PPL PRS to play live or recorded music in public - includes playing background music at your business, and staging live music or theatre productions.
Information for entertainers and musicians, from non-visa national countries, such as EU Member States and the US, visiting the UK for performance and work.
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
AlphaTheta’s proposed deal to acquire Serato could also reduce innovation, choice, and access to DJ equipment and software.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
Approved promoters, agents and merchandisers in the middleman scheme for non-resident rock and pop entertainers.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
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