Live Performances in Bars

There has been much speculation and rumours being spread regarding the situation of live performances in bars.

 

The facts of the matter are as follows. To legally hold any live performance in Andalucía the premises need to have a music licence. Obtaining such a licence can be an expensive process as it involves sound proofing, health and safety alterations etc. which many bar owners feel is prohibitive and/or uneconomic.

 

The only other way to hold such events legally is to obtain Town Hall permission for an exceptional occasion of which a maximum of 12 are allowed in any one year for any one premises. To obtain this permission the bar owner needs to provide to the Town Hall, an architects report covering fire and safety issues (relative to their premises), sufficient 3rd party insurance and a licence to open as a bar. If these are in order then permission can be given.

 

These requirements are the law in Andalucía and apply to all towns.

 

The Town Hall of Zurgena is therefore ensuring that both the bar owners and the TH comply with the law, avoid fines or other sanctions and also, more importantly, to ensure the safety of any customers.