If he is being paid then there are a whole raft of possible problems concerning the employment of school age children (those under 16). For the most part these are ignored UNLESS something happens when they become another stick to beat you with. Both my brother and I played in bands in our mid-teens and because of my father's job (local education officer) it all had to be above board which got a drag on occassions. Check out the directgov website for full details.

Playing in pubs (umpaid) does depend on the licence conditions and the attitude of the landlord.

Merry Christmas

oggie