Grassroots music venues

Culture, Media and Sport Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 30 Jan 2024 Closed: 22 May 2024 Parliament page
Last year, the UK experienced a net loss of 125 grassroots music venues (GMVs) across the UK, equivalent to over a tenth of the sector. GMVs are an important part of the live music ecosystem, providing a platform for up-and-coming bands and music professionals, as well as space for rehearsals, … Read more
12 Recommendations
4 Conclusions
1 Report
1 Oral session
1 Event
Activity timeline 4 events
14 Nov
2024
Report published
11 May
2024
Report published
26 Mar
2024
Oral evidence
26 Mar
2024
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
26 Mar 2024
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Anna Moulson · Association of Independent Promoters David Martin · Featured Artists Coalition Gavin Larkins · PRS for Music John Drury · National Arenas Association Jon Collins · LIVE Kwame Kwaten · Music Managers Forum Lily Fontaine Mark Davyd · Music Venue Trust Stuart Galbraith · Concert Promoters Association
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Seventh Report - Grassroots music venues HC 527 11 May 2024 16 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
1 result
Clear
10 Recommendation Accepted
Seventh Report - Grassroots music …
Ensure future fiscal policy provides long-term certainty for GMVs, tapering any business rates relief reduction.
We welcome the Government’s decision to extend business rates relief for grassroots music venues until the end of the 24/25 billing year. However, while we understand that the conventions around Budget announcements are well-established, this continued uncertainty creates a new … Read more
Government Response
The government commits to providing fiscal certainty by introducing permanently lower tax rates for relevant properties from 2026-27, extending RHL relief at 40% for 2025-26, and freezing the small business multiplier for 2025-26.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Government Response AI assessment · 16 of 12 classified
Accepted 1
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 7
Deferred 3
Not Addressed 1
Rejected 3
Total 12 recs + 4 conclusions