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This series brings together all documents relating to Entertainment Licensing statistics
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.
Latest information on the National statistics on Entertainment Licensing.
This publication provides the latest offiicial statistics on entertainment licensing in England and Wales.
This publication contains statistics on the number of licences and certificates in force which authorise the provision of regulated entertainment.
This publication provides the latest national statistics on entertainment licensing in England and Wales.
We are consulting on proposals to discontinue the annual Entertainment Licensing Statistics release.
This statistical bulletin contains information on the number of alcohol, entertainment and late-night refreshment licences, released 9/11/2007.
Get an entertainment licence to stage indoor entertainment on a site.
Find out if you need a licence to show films - public screenings, using film in schools, choosing a licence, penalties for breaching copyright
Get a public entertainment licence for your site if it's used for public entertainment.
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
You need a licence from your local authority to use a property for public sporting events in Scotland.
Guidance and forms for applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol, late night hot food and drink or provide public entertainment.
Application forms and guidance for holding a temporary event.
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