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Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Freer on 5 August 2024.
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.
Music industry voluntary code that is a commitment to standards of good practice in relation to music streaming.
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.
More young people from underrepresented backgrounds to be launched into careers in the creative industries as part of the Plan for Change
Withhold tax on payments to foreign entertainers and sportspersons when they exceed their personal allowance and how to make payments to HMRC.
A checklist for musical artists and accompanying staff working, performing or touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.
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