Disco lisences

[I_cnat_splel]

Hi, I want to run kids discos when I reach 16, does anyone know what licences I need to do it legally?

Cheers

[Buenchico]

The only essential piece of paper will be a PPL licence:
http://www.ppluk.com/
(Click the 'Music Users' link).

Full-time professional discos usually have public liability insurance but most of the smaller outfits don't. (You probably wouldn't be able to find anyone to insure you at 16 years of age anyway).

If you're simply going to be taking bookings to run discos at parties, etc, then you won't have to worry about child-care regulations. (i.e. you'll only be in charge of playing the records, not running the party). If, however, you intend to hire a hall and run your own events, you would need to check that you didn't commit any breaches of the Children Act. (Your local council can advise on this). In particular, you'd need to ensure that no children under 8 years old were allowed into the event because the regulations are much stricter for very young children.

Chris

[xrayspecs]

to work with the under 16's (particularly if your working in schools or council run venues) you will probably need to have gone through a CRB police check. Your local social services department will be able to put you on the right track.

[dannydingbat]

Remember that the place where you put on the disco will require a Premises Licence as it will be unlawful to provide music/dancing without one. Best to check.