Child performance where licence is not required
Licences are not required for :
- Academic Performances - If a child takes part in three or less performances in any six -month period ( provided there is not absence from school)
- Performances put on by a body approved by secretary of state (Home Office) or Liverpool City Council for which no payment is made to the child or any other person (this could include amateur productions, drama societies, churches, scouts and other youth organizations) except for determining expense
- Any activity which Liverpool City council does not consider to be a performance ( e.g. children interview or filmed while taking part in a normal activity; not specifically arranged for the purpose; such as doing ordinary school lessons, playing in the park or at a youth club
If you think you need to apply for a licence then visit our child performance licencing page.
If you don't need a licence
If you think a license is not required then the applicant must complete the exeption forms.
Exemptions
Wherever children are involved in a public performance a Matron / Chaperone is required.
- Exemption form for individual child performances
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This form must be completed by the parent / guardian and agent / producer - Body of persons form
This form must be completed by the agent / producer. It must list all children involved in the performance.