The new legislation means that small venues in England and Wales - under a 200-person capacity - will no longer need local authority permission to host performances of live amplified music between the hours of 8am-11pm.

The date for the Bill's Royal Assent was confirmed on Tuesday but today sees the completion of the final stage of the legislative process prompting further celebration from the UK music industry.

"For a Private Members' Bill to receive Royal Assent is a monumental ...