RouteNote Blog » independent artists http://routenote.com/blog The World of Music Licensing and Distribution Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:52:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Good News For Live Music Fans – UK Set To Relax Licensing Laws http://routenote.com/blog/good-news-for-live-music-fans-uk-set-to-relax-licensing-laws/ http://routenote.com/blog/good-news-for-live-music-fans-uk-set-to-relax-licensing-laws/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:54:01 +0000 Dashiel http://routenote.com/blog/?p=2446 Licensing laws look set to be revised, after an announcement on Dec 31st by licensing Minister Gerry Sutcliffe. Prior to the last licensing review, when 24 hour alcohol licensing was introduced, a license was not required for staging groups of less than 2 performers, or for putting on ‘background music’, like a piano in a hotel lobby, or a jazz quartet in a pizza restaurant. The review meant that any and all performances of live music were licensable ativities, and required a venue to have permission from the local authority to be put on.

Under the new proposals, an exemption from the Licensing Act for small live music events, i.e. those performed to less than 100 people, would make it easier for a wide range of venues to put on live music, and help musicians who want to play to a live audience.

“Going to see a band, musician or singer is a very important part of many people’s lives and we’re keen to do what we can to support audiences and musicians [and] an exemption for venues with 100 people or less would benefit many small venues, particularly unlicensed premises such as village halls and cafes, which may currently be put off by licensing requirements… But we are also proposing that the exemption can be revoked at individual premises if there have been problems with noise, nuisance or disorder.” Stated Mr. Sutcliffe.

Great news for little venues and artists starting out in their careers – just make sure you fill out those playlists for the PRS!!!!1!

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]]> http://routenote.com/blog/good-news-for-live-music-fans-uk-set-to-relax-licensing-laws/feed/ 1 Bon Iver – Lovely Music and a Great Big Bushy Beard http://routenote.com/blog/bon-iver-lovely-music-and-a-great-big-bushy-beard/ http://routenote.com/blog/bon-iver-lovely-music-and-a-great-big-bushy-beard/#comments Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:23:47 +0000 Dashiel http://routenote.com/blog/?p=1321 Just a quick line to promote someone else’s good work here; San Francisco based blog, Stranger Dance have put together a collection of covers by Bon Iver, a really scruffy-soulful independent artist who I’ve seen live and loved. Do yourself a favour and check him out… You could even show the love and buy some of his music on iTunes.

Also, he’s not afraid to rock a big, trucker style beard – a man after my own heart.

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Things we’re going to be introducing include:

  • An iTunes linkmaker tool, to get your fans straight to your music on iTunes
  • A widget building guide, to help you make professional looking applications for yourself and fans to post on their websites, myspace pages, etc.
  • Links to manufacturers of merchandise
  • Links to CD manufacturers
  • Guides to selling your own products

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