Stand-up comedy is not regulated entertainment and musical accompaniment incidental to the main performance would not make it a licensable activity. But there are likely to be some circumstances which occupy a greyer area. In case of doubt, operators should seek the advice of the licensing authority. particularly with regard to their policy on enforcement.

This is good one and follows good sound principles.

Billy Conolly's banjo would not require entertainment permission as part of his stand-up act. It could be amplified and still be exempt as incidental.

A non-amplified banjo player - not doing stand-up - would be illegal.