The traditional British pub conjures up images of cosy drinking-holes full of merry punters, sometimes gathering for regular live gigs and hearty sing-a-longs. But under the Government’s new Licensing Bill, such meetings could become a criminal activity without an official licence. So, too, will performances involving any number of musicians – a departure from the long-standing exemption for pubs and bars to host up to two musicians – the so-called ‘Two in a Bar’ rule – without a Public Entertainment Licence (PEL).