UK industry responds to DCMS live music report
A continuously updated list of reactions to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee live music report, released on 19 March
News By IQ | 19 March 2019
Yesterday, the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee published the results of its inquiry into the British live music business, which calls for wide-ranging investment in emerging artists, support for grassroots venues and an end to ‘discrimination’ against grime, among other recommendations.
Below is a round-up of the industry reactions so far…
Michael Dugher, CEO, UK Music
“This is a landmark report into live music by Damian Collins and members of the DCMS Select Committee. They have really listened to the live music industry, which contributes around £1bn a year to the UK economy, and their report is a real wake-up call for everyone who wants to safeguard live music.
“Grassroots music venues across the country face massive challenges with 35 per cent of them…
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