The UK Government Wants to Hear From You to Secure the Future of Live Music

The UK government wants to hear from you to secure the future of live music

The UK government has launched a fan-led review of live music in a bid to secure the industry’s future. Today’s (June 4) announcement comes after industry leaders last month warned MPs that not enough progress was being made in the battle for venues and artists, and that the nation was falling far behind. READ MORE: 2025 could be a game-changer for funding UK grassroots music – but when will we see action and where will the money go? The govern…

UK parliamentary committee starts fan-led live music review

Last year, a UK parliamentary report on grassroots music venues recommended a ‘fan-led review’ of live and electronic music, modelled along the lines of a similar initiative for football. At the time, the British government knocked the idea on the head, saying it wanted to focus on an already-announced ticketing consultation instead. However, now the Culture, […] The post is from Music Ally.

Fan-led review of live music scene launched by MPs

A fan-led review of live music has been launched by MPs. The review was announced today (4 June) at SXSW London Festival by Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair, Dame Caroline Dinenage. Dinenage said: “It’s time to put the power in the hands of those who truly understand and love live and electronic music – the fans, artists, DJs and festival goers, as well as those who work behind the scenes. They deserve a voice in shaping a thriving grass…

MPs launch fan-led review of live music in the UK

A fan-led review of live music has been launched by Members of Parliament in the UK, with the aim of improving the sustainability of grassroots in order to safeguard the success of the wider music industry. The review was announced by Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage at SXSW London, and was one of the recommendations from the previous committee’s report on grassroots music venues. SXSW London is currently taking pl…

UK government launches fan-led review of live music

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage announced the new review at this week's SXSW London.

MPs launch live music review

A fan-led review of live music has been launched by MPs with the aim of improving the sustainability of the grassroots to safeguard the success of the wider UK music industry. The review, announced by Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair Dame Caroline Dinenage at the SXSW London festival, was one of the recommendations from […]