1. By Jordan Potsig-Simpson& Ashleigh Gow
Type of Licence
What is it? Why we need it? How is it obtained? Who is responsible for
obtainingit?
Pyrotechnics The ability use chemical
reactions which create the
production of heat, light,
smoke and/or sound
-To abide by the law,
and to reassure
authenticity/legitimacy
of the event
To be able to use
pyrotechnics
pyro.co.uk (B.P.A – British
Pyrotechnists Association
Legal officer of the event
Alcohol The legibility to sell/supply
alcohol to others
-To abide by the law,
and to reassure
authenticity/legitimacy
of the event
-To be able to sell
alcohol
gov.uk Legal officer of the event
Or Front of House manager
Performance The ability to perform in
public (Music, Video,
Dance…)
-To abide by the law,
and to reassure
authenticity/legitimacy
of the event
-A child license
enables them to
perform in a film, play,
sporting event,
musical, or perform in
an event which
requires a fee or an
event which is on a
licensed premise
-ppluk.com (P.P.L – Public
Performance License)
-gov.uk if you are looking for a
child licence (enabling them to
perform in a film, play, sporting
event, musical
-Producer/ Director
-Yourself if you are a ‘street
busker’ for example.
Music The legal use
of copyrighted music.
-To abide by the law
and to reassure
authenticity/legitimacy
of the event.
-prsformusic.com
-gov.uk
-the Legal Officer of the
event

2. By Jordan Potsig-Simpson& Ashleigh Gow
Capacity The legal obligation to keep
the public safe by
determining how many
people are allowed in / at
the venue at only one time.
-to abide by the law
and to reassure
authenticity/
legitimacy and to show
good health and safety
planning.
-A Temporary Event Notice is
needed.
-gov.uk
-the legal officer / manager
& also the venue owner
Fire Arms The legibility to have
possession of a fire arm,
even if it is not used.
-to abide by the law
and to reassure
authenticity/
legitimacy of the
event.
The ability to use a
real gun as a prop.
-Local Police force
-basc.org,uk
-the Legal Officer of the
event.