Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has revealed that his officials are working on Operation Sleeping Beauty, a plan to bring performances back in time for Christmas.
“In recent weeks, we’ve all ...
Grassroots music venues across England are the first recipients of the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund, the Culture Secretary has announced today.
The £3.36 million Emergency Grassroots Music ...
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has welcomed confirmation from the government that UK festivals will share in the £1.57 billion arts emergency fund.
The news comes after the ...
The government has pledged £2.25 million of emergency funding to support UK grassroots music venues at imminent risk of collapse.
Up to 150 venues across the country are expected to benefit ...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that indoor live music performances can resume with social distancing in the UK from August 1.
Theatres, music halls and other venues closed since ...
AIM, the BPI, MPG and the MU have published new music production guidance to support the safe restarting of music and music video production.
Developed as part of a working group convened by ...
The government has given the go-ahead for outdoor shows to resume with social distancing from Saturday (July 11).
It will also work with sector bodies including the Musicians' Union and ...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a series of major spending commitments to help the economy and prevent mass unemployment.
However, there remains concern in the music industry at the lack ...
The government has announced a £1.57 billion support package that includes struggling music venues.
The live sector has warned of the impact of the ongoing shutdown, with no reopening ...
More than 1,500 artists have issued an urgent plea for support from the UK government during what would have been the busy festival season.
Alongside thousands of crew and ...
