To help ensure your stand activities comply with venue requirements and applicable regulations, please review the licensing and sound guidance below before the event.
Required Licences
Depending on the activities planned for your stand, you may need to obtain specific licences or permissions. This may include:
Entertainment
Check whether your planned entertainment or demonstrations require prior approval or a licence.
Music & Video
Licensing requirements may apply to music and video use, including PPL, PRS and VPL arrangements.
Cinema & Film Screenings
Public viewing of films or cinema-style presentations may require appropriate permissions or licences.
Smoke Machines & Lasers
Using smoke machines or lasers may require prior approval and compliance with venue safety requirements.
Specialist Therapy Treatments
Special therapy treatments or demonstrations may be subject to specific licensing or regulatory requirements.
Sound Levels
Maximum Sound Level: 80 dBA
Music and commentary used for demonstrations, videos or presentations must be kept at a reasonable level. Exhibitors who fail to comply may have their power supply disconnected. Organisers reserve the right to disconnect sound that is disruptive to the event.
Live Music & Audio Restrictions
Important: Music Is Not Permitted on Stands
Live music and pre-recorded music are not permitted on exhibitor stands.
If you intend to use other forms of audio as part of a demonstration, you must contact the organisers for approval before the event.
Performing Rights Society (PRS)
The supplied event guidance states that exhibitors intending to use live music must obtain the relevant Performing Rights Society licence to cover composer royalties.
Please note that this licensing information does not override the event's restriction on live music on exhibitor stands. Contact the organisers for clarification and approval before planning any audio activity.
Need Advice or Approval?
If you are unsure whether your planned stand activity requires a licence, permission or prior approval, please contact the Operations Team before making arrangements.
Exhibitor Operations Team
The team can advise on event requirements and direct your query to the appropriate person.