It's shatteringly simple. Those whose business is red tape need the control of additional entertainment licensing and are showing that they are prepared to lie and cheat in order to retain it, Sadly, they are showing that they are quite prepared to see all live music be lost in the attempt.

If there were ever to be an exemption for all non-amplfied live music - that would give the green light to those who already see and wish to treat all live music in advance, as if it automatically is a noise pollution issue. The situation for amplification is not that simple, as not all amplified live music in all venues and at all times will present measuable noise pollution.