When you need a performance licence
A performance licence is needed for:
- any performance in connection with which a charge is made (whether for admission or otherwise)
- any performance in licensed premises within the meaning of the Licensing Act 1964 or in premises in respect of which a club is registered under the Licensing Act (1964)
- any broadcasting performance
- any performance not falling within paragraph (c) above but included in a programme service (within the meaning of the Broadcasting Act 1990)
- any performance recorded (by whatever means) with a view to its use in a broadcast or such service or in a film intended for public exhibition
- any broadcast performance to include internet streaming (for example a live stage performance recorded for a cinema screening, a feature film, a video or sound recording of a performance on a website)
- when a child takes part in sport or modelling for which payment is made (to the child or to someone else in respect of the child taking part) other than expenses
- a child who will be absent from school
Once a child has performed on four days in a six month period (in any performance, regardless of whether a licence was in place on any of those days or the child was taking part in a performance arranged under a body of persons approval) then a licence is required for any further performances.
How much notice you need to give
The regulations states the licensing authority may refuse to grant a licence if the application is not received at least 21 days before the day on which the first performance or activity takes place. However, we appreciate that this may not always be possible but we request that as much notice is given as possible as we would not want any child to miss out on the right opportunities.
Who needs to apply for the licence
The person in charge of running the event must apply to the child’s local council for a child performance licence. They can do this by applying through the education welfare portal.
For more information, contact the Education Welfare Service:
Telephone: 01582 548026
Email: education.welfare@luton.gov.uk