I am afraid it is not as simple as the landlord (and Feargal) make out.

If at the time of the renewal of the licence last November you applied for music and "ticked the box" then theoretically it cost "nothing". I put that in inverted commas because it could cost for alterations etc. qwhich may have been demanded or not by the council.

However if now you have your drinking licence you apply to vary it by having a music licence then the cost of this is variable but can be four figures depending upon your local council.

Perhaps you would be good enough to name the locations where live music has started up. They can be added to the list of those that have closed down.

Hope that helps.