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Acid Rain Productions

Application to vary a premises licence for:

Acid Rain Productions, Unit 3, Dickinson Street, Salford, M3 7LW. End of representation date is 24 July 2026.

About the applicant

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Name of business requiring premises licence? Acid Rain Productions
Address Unit 3, Dickinson Street, Salford, M3 7LW

Attendance

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Do you expect more than 5,000 people to attend the premises at any one time? No

Applicant details

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Premises licence number 185351
Applicant name Acid Rain Productions Limited

Details of variation

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Do you want the proposed variation to have effect as soon as possible? Yes
Do you want the proposed variation to have effect in relation to the introduction of the late night levy? No
Please describe briefly the nature of the proposed variation

To extend the permitted hours for the provision of live music and the closing times of the venue on weekends only, as follows:

  • Fridays and Saturdays: Live music to end by 04:00.
  • Sundays: Live music to end by 01:00.

All weekday hours (Monday to Thursday) are to remain unchanged, with live music ending by 23:30 and the venue closing by midnight. Non-standard extensions are also requested until 04:00 for select bank holidays and festive occasions (Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve) when they fall on weekdays or Sundays.
Do you intend to provide 'plays' as a licensable activity? No
Do you intend to provide 'films' as a licensable activity? No
Do you intend to provide an 'indoor sporting event' as a licensable activity? No
Do you intend to provide a 'boxing or wrestling' as a licensable activity? No
Do you intend to provide 'live music' as a licensable activity? Yes
Do you intend to provide 'recorded music' as a licensable activity? No
Do you intend to provide a 'dance performance' as a licensable activity No

Live music times

Day Start time Finish time
Monday 9am 11.30pm
Tuesday 9am 11.30pm
Wednesday 9am 11.30pm
Thursday  9am 11.30pm
Friday 9am 4am
Saturday 7am 4am
Sunday 7am 1am

Additional information about live music times

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Where will the activity take place - indoors, outdoors or both? Indoors
Please give further details

Performance of live music indoors

Live music will consist of small-scale performances and DJ sets (primarily DJ sets) ranging across all musical genres, taking place indoors, to a maximum capacity of 60 people. These will be part of both the studio sessions/ rehearsals or community-led events and will remain at an appropriate volume and the live music will not extend beyond 04:00am on Friday and Saturday, and people will vacate the premises by 04:15am. Sunday, Live music will not extend beyond 01:00am and people will vacate the premises by 01:15am.
State any seasonal variations for the performance of live music

We would like to extend the hours for closing until 04:00 on the following specific days (only if they do not land on a Friday or Saturday):

  • Christmas Eve
  • Boxing Day
  • New Years Eve
  • Bank Holidays under British Law
Please tell us of any non standard timings (eg you would like the live music to go on longer on Christmas eve or bank holidays)

Not applicable

Supply of alcohol times

Day Start time Finish time
Monday 11am 11.15pm
Tuesday 11am 11.15pm
Wednesday 11am 11.15pm
Thursday  11am 11.15pm
Friday 11am 3.30am
Saturday 11am 3.30am
Sunday 11am 12.30am

Opening times

Day Start time Finish time
Monday 9am 11.30pm
Tuesday 9am 11.30pm
Wednesday 9am 11.30pm
Thursday  9am 11.30pm
Friday 9am 4am
Saturday 7am 4am
Sunday 7am 1am

Additional queries

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Do you intend to supply alcohol? Yes
State any seasonal variations for the supply of alcohol

We would like to extend the hours for the supply of alcohol until 03:30am on the following specific days (only if they do not land on a Friday or Saturday):

  • Christmas Eve
  • Boxing Day
  • New Years Eve
  • Bank Holidays under British Law
Please highlight any adult entertainment or services, activities, other entertainment or matters ancillary to the use of the premises that may give rise to concern in respect of children Not applicable
State any seasonal variations for opening hours

Seasonally we are requesting opening for the public until 04:00 for select bank holidays and festive occasions (Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve) when they fall on weekdays or Sundays.
Please identify those conditions currently imposed on the licence which you believe could be removed as a consequence of the proposed variation you are seeking.

None
General - all four licensing objectives

The premises will operate with a strong management system to ensure the promotion of all four licensing objectives at all times, particularly during late-night trading hours. The measures that will be implemented are outlined below.
The prevention of crime and disorder
  • A comprehensive CCTV system will be installed and maintained, covering all customer areas inside and outside the premises, with recordings retained for a minimum of 28 days and made available to Police upon request.
  • Staff will be trained to operate a strict Challenge 25 policy for age verification and to refuse service where appropriate.
  • An incident and refusal register will be kept on site and maintained by staff at all times.
  • Staff will be trained to identify and report suspicious or disorderly behaviour immediately.
  • A zero tolerance policy will be in place for violence, drug use, or antisocial behaviour.
Public safety
  • The premises will operate within the maximum safe occupancy limits at all times.
  • Staff will have health and safety training, including emergency evacuation procedures.
  • Fire safety equipment and emergency lighting will be maintained and regularly checked.
  • Clear access and exit routes will be maintained at all times.
  • Where necessary, additional staff will be deployed during busy late-night trading periods to ensure safe operation.
The prevention of public nuisance
  • Customers will be encouraged to leave the premises in a quiet and orderly manner, particularly during late night hours.
  • A dispersal policy will be implemented to minimise noise and disturbance to local residents.
  • Staff will actively monitor outside areas to discourage loitering or congregation near the premises.
  • Litter control measures will be in place, with regular cleaning of the immediate vicinity of the premises.
  • Deliveries, waste removal, and operational activities will be managed to avoid disturbance to nearby properties.
The protection of children from harm
  • A strict Challenge 25 policy will be enforced at all times, with acceptable forms of identification required for proof of age.
  • Staff will be trained in age verification procedures and refusal of service where appropriate.
  • No alcohol sales will be made to persons under the legal age under any circumstances.
  • The premises will ensure that any age-restricted products or activities are properly controlled.
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