Licensing Act 2003
Exempted Activities
1. Live or recorded music if it is
incidental to an activity which is not licensed under the Licensing
Act 2003. This would include background music in a public
house/restaurant or music in a shopping centre or a lift.
Such background music would, normally, require a licence from the
Performing Rights Society that protects the copyright of music
for the authors.
What amounts to background music is not
stipulated in the Licensing Act 2003 and it is a matter to be
considered on a case-by-case basis. Generally background
music should not be the main or a substantial reason for attending
the venue and conversation should be able to be conducted without
the need for raised voices.
2. Live television broadcast
simultaneously to the event occurring. Recording an event and
playing it back later would require a premises licence, as it would
constitute a film. Where live TV is provided by a satellite
or cable provider it would still constitute live TV under the
Licensing Act 2003 but premises licence holders should be aware
that media companies levy a higher charge for commercial premises
and mark the transmissions. The use of home media cards in a
commercial premises may lead to action by the media providers
3. Films used in advertising, as part of
a demonstration, or as part of an exhibition.
4. Regulated entertainment constituting
part of a religious festival or service or at a place of religious
worship are not regarded as regulated entertainment.
5. The provision of any entertainment or
entertainment facilities at a garden fete will not be regarded as
regulated entertainment unless the event is promoted with a view to
applying the whole or part of the proceeds for the purpose of
private gain.
Alcohol provided as a prize in tombola at a
garden fete. Where this occurs the alcohol should be provided
in a sealed container and not in an open vessel.
6. Morris Dancers, Hoodeners or
similar
7. Regulated entertainment on vehicles
whilst in motion. However if the vehicle stops for more than
a temporary stop, e.g. whilst held up in a carnival procession,
then a premises licence may be required.
Contact the Licensing Section
Telephone: 01304 872295
E-mail: licensing@dover.gov.uk
Post:
Licensing Section
Dover District Council
White Cliffs Business Park
Dover
Kent CT16 3PJ
