UK industry nears deal on grassroots contribution
Members of the UK live industry met with culture minister Chris Bryant to discuss proposals to introduce a voluntary grassroots contribution
News By James Hanley | 19 December 2024
Following a meeting with the government, IQ understands the UK live music industry is edging towards a deal which would see more stadium and arena tours agree to include a contribution towards grassroots support.
Yesterday’s ministerial roundtable meeting with culture minister Chris Bryant MP followed the government’s plea to the live industry to introduce a voluntary ticket levy to support the grassroots music sector in its response to the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Select Committee’s report.