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
11 May
2024
26 Mar
2024
26 Mar
2024
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
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
Recommendations & Conclusions
1 result
12 Conclusion Not Addressed
Seventh Report - Grassroots music …
Frustrations persist regarding PRS for Music fees, necessitating fair tariffs for licensees.
We recognise that, in the current economic context and amidst a closure crisis, there are frustrations among venue operators and promoters with PRS for Music’s 38 Grassroots music venues fees and processes regarding licensing. We also recognise that PRS for … Read more
Government Response
The government's response repeats the recommendation from the previous item, failing to address the committee's concerns and observations.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Government Response AI assessment · 16 of 12 classified

Total 12 recs + 4 conclusions