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It's the latest effort by the band to catalyse change in the industry amid the worsening climate crisis
Massive Attack have called on the UK Government to help cut the carbon footprint of live music.
The Bristol trip hop group previously commissioned a...
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Boris Johnson announced the delay at a press conference this evening
Boris Johnson has announced that there will be a four-week delay for lockdown easing, with the initial date for the relaxation of social distancing measures...
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The scheme begins on the 1st November for six months
The UK government is set to cover 67% of employees’ wages in businesses shut by COVID-19 restrictions, as part of the UK's winter economy scheme...
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"For the UK government to provide economic assistance to businesses and staff employed in the events industry"
An online petition has been created to support those in the events industry during the outbreak of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
The petition, which was...
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"After two incredibly difficult years where venues have had to fight for simple survival, it would be an extraordinary outcome to see them closed and permanently lost because of an energy market that is completely out of control and not fit for purpose"
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The Culture Secretary unveiled a roadmap for returning to normality last week
Live music industry experts from the Music Venues Trust (MVT) have responded to the UK government's five-stage plan for the return of live music.
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There was a debate at Westminster Hall on Tuesday (6th)
The UK Government is "doing everything we can" to support the UK's live music industry, the Digital and Culture Minister has said.
Speaking in a...
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Boris Johnson’s spokesperson had previously said the Government would not U-turn on the plan
Vaccine passport plans for England have been scrapped by the government.
Just one week after the UK government announced that it would be pressing on...
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The scheme, which launched last week, doesn't cover against staff catching the virus or having to self-isolate
The UK Government's long-anticipated UK Live Events Reinsurance Scheme opened to events organisers last week as a means to cover the events industry should new...
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The government shared details of the fund last week (11th July)
The Scottish government has announced a £2.2 million package to support small venues amid the coronavirus pandemic.
On Friday 11th July during the First Minister's...
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The #WeMakeEvents march coincides with a country-wide ‘Red Alert’ day where venues will light up in unison
Music industry workers marched in Manchester today (11th August), calling on the government to provide for employees in the touring and festival events sectors.
Backed...
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Downing Street is still unable to provide a date that the results will be published
The UK government has said that data from its live pilot events will be shared "shortly" following backlash surrounding the delay in publishing its findings...
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Face coverings will be required inside and attendees must leave their contact details for test and trace
Nightclubs in Scotland are to reopen on Monday 9th August — the second UK country to remove almost all remaining pandemic restrictions — following an...
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The government has shared a post-Brexit touring guide for artists.
Aimed at arts, cultural, creative, heritage and sports organisations after a no Brexit deal, the...
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"Make no mistake - these cancellations were entirely avoidable"
Over half of UK summer festivals have been cancelled for 2021, according to a new study.
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) suggests 51% of...