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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 on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
This notice is aimed at individuals and groups who may wish to perform copyright-protected musical works live.
This guidance is intended to support billing authorities in administering the 2024/25 Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Rates Relief Scheme.
Summary of the government's ongoing programme of work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming, including an indicative timeline for upcoming milestones.
This release provides analysis from Taking Part, focusing on live music attendance and disability.
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harm if your online platform allows people to live stream, or view live streams by others.
A short summary of the projects funded under the 2024 Windrush Day Grant Scheme.
Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.
Scheme rules for the Live Events Reinsurance Scheme have been published by DCMS.
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