Posted on October 24, 2009 by by valerirojas

From the 26th of October Pubs and bars in NSW will no longer need a license to have live music in their venues. The government has completely abolish the “Place of Public Entertainment (POPE)” licences and venues can have live entertainment as part of their main business without the need for separate license approval.

“The red tape for live entertainment in venues has been cut – pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafĂ©s and other venues no longer need a special licence.
The measure is designed to enliven NSW’s music scene, and allow musicians to do more of what they do best – perform. NSW Gov

New system information:

• Place of Public Entertainment (POPE) licences are no longer needed – venues can have live entertainment as part of their main business without the need for separate approval
• Entertainment is now defined as part of normal activities at pubs, restaurants and clubs during the week and on weekends. Examples include a small restaurant engaging a jazz trio, a Celtic folk band playing in an Irish pub or a rock band in a club
• For new venues, live entertainment matters will be considered as part of the development application
• There will be a range of measures to protect neighbourhood amenity, which are administered by the police, councils and the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing.

For more information visit NSW Planning

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