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
3 results
Clear
6 Recommendation Deferred
Seventh Report - Grassroots music …
Introduce a statutory levy if the voluntary scheme fails to support grassroots music venues.
If a voluntary levy is unable to be agreed by September 2024, or if the assessment of the voluntary levy concludes it is not collecting the income required to support the GMV sector, the Government should introduce a statutory levy … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees with the principle of a levy but supports a voluntary one, urging the industry to act. It states it will monitor the progress and effectiveness of a voluntary levy, reserving the right to consider a statutory levy if voluntary efforts fail.
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15 Conclusion Deferred
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Merchandise revenues are crucial for artists' livelihoods, with GMVs committed to artist retention.
As the costs of touring have mounted and opportunities to perform live are becoming squeezed, merchandise revenues are increasingly important to sustain the livelihood of professional artists and their business partners. We welcome that grassroots music venues are committed to … Read more
Government Response
The government notes the item is directed at the industry and encourages venues and trade bodies to ensure fairness for artists regarding merchandise commissions.
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16 Recommendation Deferred
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Urge all live music venues and trade bodies to follow FAC merchandise principles.
We support the Featured Artists’ Coalition’s campaign for an end to punitive fees and its four principles on merchandise commissions, particularly given the current economic environment in which artists are trying to make a living. We call on all venues … Read more
Government Response
The government notes the recommendation is for the industry and encourages venues and trade bodies to ensure fairness for artists regarding merchandise commissions, without committing to any government action.
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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