3A

a

Paragraph (3) does not apply to a gathering for the purpose of practice or rehearsal by a band provided that—

i

the band does not engage in a procession;

ii

no person in the gathering engages in singing;

iii

the gathering consists only of the band; and

iv

the gathering fulfils the conditions in paragraph (5).

b

In this regulation “band” means a group of two or more persons each of whom engages in the playing or sounding of a musical instrument or carries a musical instrument for the purpose of playing or sounding it, along with any conductor or instructor.