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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.
Use this framework to buy musical instruments, equipment and technology from Department for Education (DfE) approved suppliers.
New rules to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost
Music and sport fans will no longer be ripped off on the ticket resale market thanks to new measures making it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost
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Travel tips and advice if you're going to a European music festival.
Check if your company qualifies for Corporation Tax Orchestra Tax Relief and what you can claim.
How to watch the Coronation and ceremonial processions on 6 May and Coronation Concert on 7 May
Apply for a Temporary Work - Creative Worker visa to work in the UK in the creative industry - eligibility, extend, bring your family.
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