You may need a performance licence or an exemption letter if you're putting on a performance or producing a show.
If you’re producing a performance which involves a child of school age you may need to apply for a performance licence or an exemption letter.
School-age lasts until the last Friday in June of the school year in which the child becomes 16 years old.
Children who perform and take part in TV, film, theatre or modelling work must be looked after by a chaperone. This can be a parent, carer or a registered chaperone.
You don't need a performance licence or an exemption letter if the child is taking part in a school play organised by the school.
You need to apply for a performance licence if the child will:
You need to apply for an exemption if the performance will not be broadcast on TV, radio or the internet, and if the child:
The child’s agency or the person in charge of the event should apply at least 7 working days before the performance date.
Download one of the applications below:
Send the completed application by email to childperformancelicencing@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
You can also view our guidance for your application.
Any incomplete or missing paperwork is the responsibility of the person or agent applying.
If an application is received late it may be declined.
If the child is absent from school due to the performance, a school authorisation letter must be sent with the application.
Send an email to childperformancelicencing@brighton-hove.gov.uk for more information or if you have an urgent request.
Visit the National Network for Children in Employment and Entertainment website for legislation and guidance.
Go to the NSPCC website for advice on keeping children in music, drama, dance, television and theatre safe.