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Labour MP Kevin Brennan was responding to the UK Chancellor’s suggestion that creatives should look for new jobs

A UK MP has said that it's time the Government acknowledge that creative jobs "are real jobs".

In a debate yesterday, Kevin Brennan, a Labour...

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...

The news follows a warning from the Night Time Industries Association that the UK Hospitality and Events industries may lose up to one million jobs...

£330bn is to be made available to support UK businesses affected by the global coronavirus outbreak.

As part of a daily press conference, the Chancellor of...

Social distancing measures will remain in place 

Scottish music venues and festivals will return next month.

As coronavirus lockdown restrictions begin to ease in Europe and beyond, it has been announced that...

Corsica Studios, Village Underground, Soup Kitchen, and The CLF Art Cafe are among the clubs to receive a grant from the Culture Recovery Fund

The UK Government has announced the first 135 venues to receive emergency grants amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a support...

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...

Many DJs, musicians and music industry workers will be able to apply for a grant

Self-employed workers can apply for a grant worth 80% of their average monthly earnings to help with the financial burden of coronavirus, the UK government...

The fund will secure the future of over 100 venues nationwide

Nightclubs and music venues in England will receive £2.25 million in COVID-19 relief grants in the coming months.

Earlier this month, following various campaigns by...

The updated Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has seen a reduction in grants from 80% and 70% of average monthly earnings to 20%

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a series of new measures relating to employment and economic support in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ...

It's a new coronavirus law introduced by the government

English pubs will face £1000 fines for allowing dancing, or playing music above 85 decibels, a new coronavirus law states.

Coming as part of the...

It equates to almost two thirds of the industry's work force

170,000 UK music industry jobs ‘will be lost by Christmas’, a study has found.

Following the near-total shutdown of the UK's music industry after the...

The petition currently has over 62,000 signatures

There’s a new petition calling for the UK Government to extend support for the nightlife industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The petition, launched by Jasper...

Music and theatre venues were permitted to open their doors for live performances from last Saturday (15th)

Many UK music venues would go bankrupt if they open for socially-distanced gigs.

Announced as part of the stage 4 lockdown easing measures, the UK...

Indoor “test events” are also set to take place to help plan reopening of venues

Outdoor gigs, festivals and theatre shows will be able to take place in England from tomorrow (11th July), the government has confirmed. 

Open-air events will...

"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...