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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.

This notice is aimed at individuals and groups who may wish to perform copyright-protected musical works live.

• Updated: 29 January 2016

Information on whether you need approval to put on certain types of regulated entertainment.

• Updated: 26 March 2015

Creative Industries Minister calls on live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy on stadiums and arenas to protect grassroots music sector, including venues, festivals, artists and promoters.

• Updated: 14 November 2024

Apply for a licence to import live animals (not pet dogs, cats and ferrets).

Get endorsement and approval to apply for the Global Talent visa to work in the UK as a leader in arts and culture - architecture, fashion, film, television.

A checklist for performing artists, creatives, management and production staff in the performing arts touring in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein.

• Updated: 16 November 2022

Summary of the government's ongoing work addressing key issues identified by the DCMS Select Committee’s Inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming.

• Updated: 22 July 2025

Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.

Find rules for importing animals and animal products, and guidance on the importing process.

• Updated: 13 November 2023