You might remember the fuss that was caused around a month ago when it was alleged that the Government were going to introduce sound control devices as a legal requirement in entertainmment venues - and music lovers around the country panicked at the thought of no more heavy bass, no more wailing guitar solos, and no more bangin' beats!
An official petition was set up on the 10 Downing St website and it was signed by 86,493 people. The government today responded to the petition with the following message:
"We are pleased to tell you that there is no truth in claims that the Government is planning to introduce a requirement for entertainment venues to fit noise control devices. Each Local Authority Licensing Authority considers every live music application on its merits, and decisions are made entirely by them. However, the Licensing Act 2003 does not allow mandatory conditions for live music to be imposed across the board. It would not be possible to impose such a condition without a change in the law and such a change is not, and never has been, on the Government’s agenda. There is also no legal requirement under health and safety legislation for entertainment venues to have noise control devices fitted, nor is there any proposal. The Government is acutely aware of the contribution that music makes to our culture and we remain committed to a vibrant and flourishing creative sector, of which live music plays an essential part."
Good stuff, eh?! Read more about the petition here
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