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"It is absolutely vital that we proceed now with caution, and I cannot say this powerfully or emphatically enough — this pandemic is not over"

The UK Government has confirmed that nightclubs in England can reopen on 19th July, with most remaining COVID-19 restrictions to be removed as previously outlined. ...

A new survey by UK Music revealed that the public think the Government is not being pro-active enough

A new survey carried out by UK Music has suggested the public think the Government is not doing enough to help musicians overcome post-Brexit barriers to overseas touring.  ...

The campaign failed to reach the 100,000 signatures required for parliamentary debate

A petition to "bring back Daft Punk" has been rejected by the UK Government. 

The fan-led campaign was launched following the French electronic duo's decision...

Most of the UK's remaining festivals planned for this summer are at risk of cancellation without government intervention

The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has renewed its call for an urgent intervention from the UK government for festivals this summer after the easing of coronavirus restrictions was delayed...

The new enquiry is called Economics of Music Streaming

MPs in the British parliament are to examine the economic impact music streaming is having on “artists, record labels and the sustainability of the wider...

The DJ and producer spoke out in a post on Instagram

Calvin Harris has said that ‘the UK government is treating music industry like shit’.

Making the comments in a post on Instagram yesterday, Scottish DJ...

"Late night venues in towns and cities across the country are facing catastrophe"

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA)  have issued a statement in response to a recent government announcement, highlighting a lack of support for nightclubs and...

The support package comes in light of music industry campaigning

The UK government have announced a £1.57billion support package for the arts and culture industries.

Following various campaigns by the likes of Music Venues Trust...

UK artists, promoters, institutions and venues spread the hashtag far and wide yesterday (2nd July)

The UK Music industry has rallied for further government relief with a new campaign.

Launched yesterday (2nd July), UK music members behind #LetTheMusicPlay wrote an open letter...

Culture secretary Oliver Dowden announced the plans yesterday (25th June)

The UK Government has detailed a five-stage plan for the return of live music amid the coronavirus pandemic.

It's been three months since prime minister...

Help for employers to cover wage bill, but freelancers and self-employed must claim through benefits system, impacting many people in creative industries

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a raft of financial measures on Friday afternoon (20th March) amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the same press conference where...

“It’s unacceptable"...

The UK government has proprosed a change to the Digital Economy Bill to combat online ticket touts.

Suggested in reponse to May 2016's Waterson Report...

The DCMS has issued a report ahead of Britain's "compressed" summer season 

The UK Government is being urged to support drug testing at festivals to increase safety following a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee...

"The whole industry, live music, is in complete dire straights"

SHERELLE has spoken out about the UK government's stance on the arts sector amid COVID-19.

The London-based DJ and winner of the DJ Mag Best...

Pilot performances were due to take place from 1st August

The UK government has postponed the return of live music performances as lockdown easing slows amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In a press conference today (31st...