http://www.thestage.co.uk/features/letters/feature.php/35112/rejoicing-as-bill-is-passed

And a great big note of thanks is due to Hamish Birchall, the musician who relentlessly made it his business to follow every twist and turn of the campaign and keep us all up to date with what was going on.

The success of the Live Music Bill will give a tremendous boost to the entertainment industry, particularly in this Olympic year, when we are all in the world's spotlight.

But one question occurs to me: Will there be any pubs left to play in?

Annie Bright
Equity Councillor - Variety, Light Entertainment and Circus
Poplar Walk
London SE24