Music Venue Trust CEO Mark Davyd has warned that hundreds of grassroots venues are at “immediate risk of closure” in the wake of Chancellor Rachel Reeves first Budget (October 30). ...
A new report published by industry body LIVE has reported that the sector’s contribution to the UK economy has exceeded £6 billion for the first time.
LIVE’s annual UK Live ...
The result of the 2024 general election was never really in doubt – a large majority for the Labour Party and new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
The anticipation of ...
LIVE (Live music Industry Venues & Entertainment), which represents 16 live music industry organisations, has launched a comprehensive survey of freelance professionals working in the UK live music sector.
Produced ...
MPs have backed the Music Venue Trust’s campaign on both a levy on arena and stadium tickets and a cut in VAT to support grassroots music venues.
The recommendations ...
The grassroots sector has been struggling in recent years, with the impact of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis driving many to closure.
In his current Music Week column, Music ...
UK Music interim chief executive Tom Kiehl has welcomed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget move to make Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) permanent at a rate of 45%.
The current temporary ...
LIVE, the voice of the UK’s live music industry, is urging the Chancellor to provide vital financial support to the grassroots music sector in the upcoming Autumn Statement.
The ...
LIVE – the collective voice of the UK’s live music business – has revealed it is launching a brand new awards ceremony to celebrate “outstanding individuals and companies across the ...
After the huge disruption caused by Covid to the UK festival sector, 2022 has seen a full summer season of events for fans.
But while the pandemic is no ...