Ok, everyone, now to explain what is going on. I had this letter published in the UK Guardian today:

"Comment on licencsing reform has concentrated on the effect on pubs, but the music changes are so all-encompassing they will make it technically illegal go go carol-siging, unless licensed (schedule 1, part 1, 2(c))."

Unfortunately this is an edited form of my original letter and omits the crucial 'for profit' caveat. Nevertheless, R4 were interested enough to ring me to discuss it further. For several reasons I though it would be better for The Shambles to pick up the challenge and he may be doing so as I type.