ON Tour is an established touring scheme run by Rural Arts which brings professional performers to a range of community venues across North Yorkshire.
If you are involved with a local hall or community centre and want to join the scheme please contact Rural Arts On Tour Co-ordinator, Janice McVay:
Where do we go from here?
We have carried out a review of the On Tour scheme to assess the current needs and capacity of existing and new village promoters registered on the scheme. If you wish to view or download a copy of the report and findings Click here...
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01845 526536
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Promoter Pack
Click to download Promoter Selection & booking form spring 2010 (pdf)
Click to download a copy of the 'Don't Panic!' booklet to help you plan and run an On Tour event (pdf)
Click to download a six week countdown schedule developed by On Tour veterans Terrington Arts (pdf)
Boost for live music as government announces plans to exempt small venues
News Release issued by the COI News Distribution Service on 31 December 2009
Live music performances for 100 people or less will no longer need to be licensed, under proposals announced today by licensing Minister Gerry Sutcliffe.
An exemption from the Licensing Act for small live music events 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.
Gerry Sutcliffe said:
“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.
“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.”
Currently anyone wanting to put on live music must have a premises licence, a club premises certificate or a temporary event notice, although there are some exceptions for incidental, background music.
An exemption would ensure that all licensed premises such as pubs and clubs would be able to put on small scale live music, regardless of whether or not their existing licence included a provision for staging entertainment events. Unlicensed premises such as cafes, restaurants, village halls and record shops would also be able to host events without the need of for a licence.
But to ensure that any concerns of people living close to venues are taken into account, the exemption would only apply to performances that are indoors, and take place between 8am and 11pm.
Residents and responsible authorities such as the police would have the power to call for an exemption to be revoked at a specific venue if there was cause for concern.
Martin Rawlings, director of pub and leisure at the British Beer and Pub Association said:
“The BBPA welcomes any measures that can help pubs overcome existing barriers to putting on live music, helping aspiring and established musicians to reach audiences while at the same time boosting business, particularly during these difficult economic times.”
The consultation, published today, is available at www.c ulture.gov.uk/reference_library/consultations/6499.aspx
Notes to Editors
1. Further information on live music and licensing is available at: http://www.culture.gov.uk/what_we_do/alcohol_and_entertainment/4060.aspx
2. Incidental music is already exempt from the need for a licence. Further information is available at: http ://www.culture.gov.uk/images/publications/Music_to_your_ears.pdf
'Get it on in your village!'
This one day event was held for the second successful year on Saturday 7th November. It brought together village representatives to look at ways of promoting arts activities locally.
The day included showcase examples from around the region; support and guidance was given on promoting touring theatre in community venues.
The event was held at the home of Rural Arts, the recently restored Old Courthouse in Thirsk, the day featured speakers from different areas of the rural touring world and included a buffet tea.
To see pictures and feedback from the event follow the link below
Click here for more details...
What's On Spring 2010..
Click to view the On Tour Spring programme, or.....
Click to download a copy (pdf) - coming soon
For more information, please contact Rural Arts On Tour
Co-ordinator,
Janice McVay
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01845 526536
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