Entertainment licences

The Licensing Section issues authorisations to permit regulated entertainment (music, dancing, films, theatre etc) in premises throughout the district.

 

These licences can be applied for under The Licensing Act 2003.

Registered Door supervisors are licensed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Follow the link below for more information.

A Performance of stage hypnotism is not licensable under the Licensing Act 2003.  It is regulated by the Hypnotism Act 1952.

If you wish to show, demonstrate or perform a hypnotism act in public, you must have authorisation from us. You will need to apply for written consent in advance of your performance and you must comply with conditions required by the legislation.

You must send us your application in writing (signed by you or your agent) at least 28 days before the performance - this period may be reduced if you have performed at the same venue within the last three years without any problems occurring.

At the same you must send a copy of your application to the Chief Officer of Police and the Fire Authority with responsibility for the Derbyshire Dales district.

Your application must include the following information:
  • your name of the person giving the performance (both real and stage name, if different)
  • your address
  • details of your last three performances (where and when)
Your application must also contain a statement as to whether you have:
  • previously been refused, or had withdrawn, a consent by any Licensing Authority, or
  • been convicted of an offence under the Hypnotism Act 1952, or
  • been convicted of any offence involving a breach of a condition regulating or prohibiting the giving of a performance of hypnotism on any person at a place licensed under the Licensing Act 2003 or any other place.
Advertising the performance

No poster, advertisement or programme for performance of hypnotism which is likely to cause public offence shall be displayed, sold or supplied by or on behalf of the licensee at the premises or elsewhere.

Every poster, advertisement or programme for the performance which is displayed, sold or supplied must clearly and legibly include the following statement. 'Volunteers, who must be aged 18 or over, can refuse at any point to continue taking part in the performance'

Conditions will be attached to an approval. If you have any query regarding making an application or about the regulation of a hypnotist, please email licensing@derbyshiredales.gov.uk