Liquor Regulation 2018
61ALive music venues—the Act, s 130F(2)
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61A Live music venues—the Act, s 130F(2)
61A Live music venues—the Act, s 130F(2)
(1) Live music forms a significant part of a venue’s normal operations if—
(a) the venue holds regular live music performances, and
(b) either—
(i) for a venue in the metropolitan area—the venue has a room or space dedicated to live music performances that—
(A) is a significant part of the venue, and
(B) contains appropriate infrastructure to support the regular performances, or
(ii) for a venue in a non-metropolitan area—part of the venue is predominantly or frequently used for the live music performances.
(2) A venue holds regular live music performances if—
(a) until the beginning of 15 March 2026—the venue holds an average of at least 2 live music performances per week, or
(b) on or after 15 March 2026—the venue—
(i) for a venue in the metropolitan area—holds at least 10 live music performances per month, or
(ii) for a venue in a non-metropolitan area—holds at least 104 live music performances per year.
cl 61A: Ins 2019 (126), Sch 1 [9] (disallowed, Legislative Council, 26.9.2019). Ins 2021 (594), Sch 2[14]. Subst 2026 (8), Sch 1[17]. Am 2026 (20), Sch 1[2].