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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.
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.
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.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
Scheme rules for the Live Events Reinsurance Scheme have been published by DCMS.
Licensing bodies and collective management organisations can agree licences with users on behalf of owners and collect any royalties the owners are owed.
The company claimed to be able to provide cheap hospitality at events such as the Six Nations and Cheltenham Gold Cup
How to apply to get on the list of permit-free art and music festivals.
This playbook explains how we use social media at GDS. In it, we share our best practice, what we've learned and what we're planning to do.
A checklist for performing artists, creatives, management and production staff in the performing arts touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
How to watch the Coronation and ceremonial processions on 6 May and Coronation Concert on 7 May
Check which attractions are eligible for the temporary reduced rate of VAT from 15 July 2020.
Find out which admission charges to cultural exhibitions and events are exempt from VAT.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer delivers keynote speech at the GREAT Futures event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
This series brings together all documents relating to Our performance
Details of payees for vendors who wish to pay non-UK resident classical music artists.
You need a licence to broadcast copyright music on the radio
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