The Venue

Legislation for public venues

There are many different pieces of legislation that are crucial in finding a venue for your event.  These are some licences to look for:

Ø  Premises licence- building cover, it states what can be done e.g. opening times and entertainment. (Home Office 2016a)

Ø  PRS- A licence used to play music in public venues (TV, radio, CD and MP3). This is to comply with copyright laws. (PRS for music 2016)

Ø  Personal licence- grants a person permission to sell alcohol on and off premises.

Ø  Temporary Events Notice (TEN)- used for events that aren’t covered by other licences. Events with less than 500 people, lasting no longer than 168 hours (Home Office 2016b)

Plus, many more!

AMATA (the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts) 

“We are a vibrant performing arts hub within Falmouth University offering a diverse public programme featuring productions in music, theatre and dance.” (The Academy of Music and Theatre Arts 2010)

For information on upcoming shows and events visit their website or Facebook

Risk Assessments

Within all public venues risk assessments must be carried out. In a later blog, you will learn about risk assessments and how to carry them out.

Bibliography

HOME OFFICE. 2016a. “Alcohol licensing.” [online]. Available at: http://Gov.uk/guidance/alcohol-licensing [accessed 14 October 2016].

HOME OFFICE. 2016b. “Alcohol licensing.” [online]. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/alcohol-licensing#temporary-events [accessed 15 October 2016].

PRS FOR MUSIC. 2016. “Do I need a licence?” [online]. Available at: http://prsformusic.com/users/businessesandliveevents/pages/DoIneedalicence.aspx [accessed 14 October 2016].

THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND THEATRE ARTS. 2010. “Academy of music and theatre arts - about.” [online]. Available at: http://facebook.com/AcademyofMusicandTheatreArts/about [accessed 15 October 2016].