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Bringing back the music

Bringing back the music

On Monday 26 October 2009 the NSW Government abolished Place of Public Entertainment Licenses (POPE) that were required for local venues to play live music. These reforms have made it easier for licensed venues to host live entertainment and music. Read the buzz is back an interview with licensees who have inroduced live music into their venues.

Visit the NSW Planning website for more details and information about the reforms.

Resources for licensed venues

Please read the Fact Sheet for Venue Operators which provides an overview of the reforms. We have also developed a new resource called Sound Advice - Reducing the risk of noise disturbance. This document will assist venues to ensure they have strategies in place to manage noise impacts from venue entertainment and patrons.

PDF Icon Bringing back the music - Fact sheet for Venue Operators

PDF Icon Sound Advice - Reducing the risk of noise disturbance

 

Assistance for local councils

The NSW Planning website contains important information about the reforms for local councils. A fact sheet is also available containing information for local councils on their role under the NSW liquor laws. Councils wanting assistance on liquor licensing conditions should contact:

Nicholas Smyth
Compliance Officer
NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing
Telephone: (02) 9995 0424
Email: nicholas.smyth@olgr.nsw.gov.au