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Planning for Entertainment
16th January 2010 - Hills SLV rep
 

Back in October 2009 we were advised about this by a kindly person at Hills SLV but we tucked it aside and sadly forgot about it. Never mind, better late than never and possibly a good reminder for those who don't get into this sort of thing a lot.

The NSW Government has introduced a what they claim to be simpler and fairer approval system for live entertainment.

The red tape for live entertainment in venues has been cut – pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafés and other venues no longer need a special licence. This measure is designed to enliven NSW’s music scene, and allow musicians to do more of what they do best – perform. At the same time, community safety and neighbourhood amenity will continue to be protected.

The Department has prepared the following to guide and support the changes (which can be found on their web site):

  • Fact sheet for venue operators
  • Fact sheet for musicians
  • Planning for entertainment guidelines
  • Presentation - summarising the key issues about the changes
  • Planning circular - planning for entertainment
  • Video presentations outlining the new system
  • The new system, in operation from 26 October 2009, will work like this:

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.
The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing has prepared information and resources to assist venues with the changes, including a Sound Advice Reducing the Risk of Noise Disturbance Information Sheet.

This information is available at http://www.olgr.nsw.gov.au/bb_music.asp.
 

 
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