Statement on burlesque
Date: 29/7/09
Camden Council is not preventing burlesque performances in any premises in the borough, it embraces the diverse entertainment on offer in Camden.
Our concern is to ensure proper regulation of the premises proposing to offer licensable activity. Our focus is on the premises - not the performers. It is the responsibility of the venue’s licence holder to ensure they have the correct permission for the event they are hosting.
Burlesque performance in its widest form can include various art forms and this alone would not require a licence. The Council's concern is with any performance which may involve nudity. The Council looks at each application on an individual basis to assess what type of licence is required.
The Council has met with the burlesque community in response to their concerns and agreed to seek a clearer understanding of what constitutes adult entertainment. This will help define what reasonable measures premises should put in place prior to adult entertainment being performed.
A further meeting between the Council and the Institute is scheduled to take place in September 2009.
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