Traditional music , unamplified, does not fall within the licence for live music, Martin Bartlett, (Councillor) sits on the local licencing committee and is a mean fiddler, he has the clarification on record, I will see if he can post it on the message board. Bottom line is a pub doesn't need a music licence for unamplified music ( it is the definition of "Live" which is interpreted as amplified musicians and singers, juke boxes are not included)

Sadly it most certainly is not the way my local licensing authority see it. I hope this proves to be as you say I very much doubt that it will turn out to be quite so simple.

But if it is as you say and this area's licensing committee is openly holding such a local policy - it is vital that the details are made public for other areas are aware and can also adopt this sensible approach.....................