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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.
What your options are if you want to continue to live with your host, or if you need to move on to a new host.
Updates on tender launches, retenders and contract extensions
Official information for UK nationals living in or moving to Belarus, including guidance on residency, passports and healthcare.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Nepal, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Checking you're ready to go live, keeping your team together and what to do after you go live.
This release provides analysis from Taking Part, focusing on live music attendance and disability.
Historical and discontinued tables on planning applications.
This notice is aimed at individuals and groups who may wish to perform copyright-protected musical works live.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Seychelles, including guidance on healthcare, residency, driving, and more.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Bahrain, including guidance on local laws and customs, employment and travel bans.
Advice for British people living in Kenya, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
How to live with your sponsor, what to expect from them and what to do if things don't work out.
Advice for British people living in Lebanon, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
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