http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/ In NSW even the quietest of acoustic Live Music requires two development applications through council, invitations for negative impact statements as well as extensive fire compliance under the building code before the Music can begin, and yet large screen sport, amplified background Music, and poker machines are totally exempt from any entertainment assessment. This is inconsistent and anti- cultural. We request the rationalisation of entertainment assessment in NSW, so that a venue is assessed on the numbers of people in the room, not the type of entertainment. We request the immediate deregulation of acoustic and ambient instruments in Pubs, Clubs and Restaurants in NSW, understanding the exemptions to large screens, amplified backgound Music, poker machines, etc. Additionally, the new Liquor Bill for NSW has for the first time recognition of the relationship between Licensing options and work opportunities for Live Musicians in the current draft. We must ensure that these reforms are included when the final Bill is passed, and are respected in the continuing development of the regulations At this time, extensive and detailed work has been done to define strategic areas for reform, particularly the issues for the consideration of Government prepared in the NSW Premiers Department Options paper on Live Music in NSW We hereby call apon the Government of NSW, relevant Departments and Agencies, and the Members of the NSW Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly to give these proposed reforms both priority and bi-partisan support, so as to ensure a healthy and vibrant Live Music environment in NSW, and to contribute to the future development of the cultural life of Australia. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:1:04 CDT en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig4447211 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support live music and this petition. Please change these rediculus laws so that musicians can make a living http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig4429313 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig4254766 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3763337 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Time to get serious Sydney. support the reform of the regulation of Live Music....I worked in a cafe in Surry Hills earlier in the year. They had to pay thousands of dollars for their licence, just so they could have a piano player sing and play some acoustic songs!Meanwhile, next door was a bottle shop who didn't need a live music licence, yet blared out disco music all night at a much higher volume than the volume of the cafe. Is there any logic in this at all? http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3621890 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST The current laws in Nsw/Sydney are anethma to development of a sustainable cultural landscape of Sydney. Liberalised laws have seen rapid change in both Melbourne and Brisbane - bring Sydney up to speed now! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3591776 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST ALL live music, but especially the fairly quiet and non-hyper http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3545095 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST very STRONGLY http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3544649 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3544614 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3542742 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3492276 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3492235 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition and I believe this reform is long overdue. It is vitally important for the future of live music in NSW, and Sydney in particular! Other states run their licencing effectively without discriminating against those establishments that wish to put on live music and employ musicians. In NSW it's ridiculous that a pub with 100 patrons watching State of Origin football is not required to have an entertainment permit, while another with 10 people listening to a pianist - must! Sydney's jazz musicians need to be 'showcased' - from the smallest cafe to the largest pub - they need to be 'seen and heard'! The current laws are outdated in what should be a vibrant city! It's not just a cultural disaster - tourist dollars are being lost too! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3475799 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Sydney culture is slowly dying out. If we do not take drastic action now, then the bands and musicians that we love will be no more. We will become a shallow community that finds satisfaction in losing money in poker machines and gambling. Music is a source of cultural and social unity. Boosting the oppurtunities for live music will in turn boost culture, and enhance the Sydney lifestyle. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3372873 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3333237 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3322735 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I have many talented friends who should have the chance to have many more people enjoy their music. Bring it on... http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3313388 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3313087 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3312404 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST LESS SELL, MORE SOUL http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/livemusic/#sig3311254 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST