The PEL isn't the only issue either - There is also the PRS. We have just been 'hit' for 500 quids worth of PRS 'license' which, unless we can manage to raise it from increased door charges, will close our club. Does anyone else find it strange that an organisation who's motto is 'Keep music live' could do so much towards closing live venues?

Whereas the PEL is at least on the 'statute books' the PRS are a self appointed body apparantly dedicated to taking money from poor clubs and giving it to rich copyright owners like Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson. A sort of modern day Robin Hood in reverse!

Ah well - of my chest now.

Cheers

Dave the Gnome