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Entertainment Licensing

What is the purpose of an Entertainment Licence?

To ensure that people enjoy themselves in safety and in reasonable comfort knowing that should an emergency occur, they will be able to leave the premises or venue safely.

What type of premises or venue requires a Licence?

Premises used for entertainment, which can range from small halls to large purpose built multi-use complexes, including bars, clubs, restaurants, snooker halls, leisure centres and marquees. Venues include open-air musical entertainment and street entertainment.

What type of events require an entertainment Licence?

Indoor entertainment:

- Music, singing, dancing or similar entertainments
- Theatrical performances
- Boxing matches or exhibitions & similar sports
- Snooker, pool, billiards & dart matches or exhibitions & similar games
- Video game machines

Outdoor entertainment:

- Open-air concerts (whether or not there is a charge)
- Events which have outdoor festivals, music, singing, dancing etc.

Occasional Licence:

- Premises infrequently used for entertainment purposes (14 occasions or less per year) can obtain an Occasional Licence.

-Applications for such events should be submitted to the Licensing Section at least 2 months before the date of event

Events for which an Entertainment Licence is not required:

- These include garden fetes, athletic events, religious meetings or services.

Entertainment Licence fees:

Premises capable of holding not more than 100 persons----- £40
Premises capable of holding 101 – 200 persons----------------£80
Premises capable of holding 201 – 300 persons--------------- £120
Premises capable of holding over 300 persons-----------------£160
Licence for outdoor musical entertainment-----------------------£30
Occasional Licence-----------------------------------------------------£30
Licence relating to machines for entertainment or amusement in indoor premises (e.g. amusement arcades)--------------------£50

Fees are currently under review.

How to apply:

Application forms can be obtained from:

Licensing Section
Building Control Department
Newry and Mourne District Council
O’Hagan House
Monaghan Row
Newry
BT35 8DJ

Telephone (028) 3031 3000

Email buildingcontrol@newryandmourne.gov.uk

or by clicking on the link below:

Entertainment Licence Application Form