UK music sector reacts to newly permitted events

Lockdown measures in England will be eased from Saturday, permitting live indoor performances, but the news has been met with scepticism

British prime minister Boris Johnson has announced the new tier system
Boris Johnson and the British government are easing lockdown measures but upping fines © Andrew Parsons/10 Downing Street

Socially distanced live indoor performances will be able to resume in England from Saturday, as the government eases lockdown measures.

The relaxed measures signal Stage 4 of the government’s five-stage roadmap for the return of live performance, which was announced on 17 July and delayed from 1 August until tomorrow.

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Though the date for reopening will bring some relief to the UK’s music sector, a number of industry bodies have expressed scepticism about the economic viability of live music returning.

“Unfortunately,…

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