Counter Terrorism Policing in the UK is working with the live music industry this summer and beyond to keep fans safe, and are also asking for attendees to play their part. UK Music, which acts as a collective voice for the music industry, promoters Festival Republic and venue The O2 are among those supporting Counter …
UK Music calls for Government to support music industry in upcoming Budget
UK Music, which acts as a collective voice for the music industry, has called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to use the upcoming Budget to boost jobs and growth within the music sector. Ahead of the March 15 Budget, UK Music chief executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin has written to the Chancellor to call for his backing on …
UK music industry appeals to ministers over proposed US visa hikes
The UK music industry has called on UK Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch to help block plans for a major hike in US visa costs. It was revealed recently that the US Department of Homeland Security was considering an increase in visa costs by more than 250%. In a letter signed by organisations from …
UK Music survey shows drop in music employees from ethnically diverse communities
UK Music, a British umbrella organisation for the music industry, has revealed its latest Workforce Diversity Survey, which forms part of its UK Music Diversity Report. While there has been an improvement in the number of women in the sector, and more specifically in mid and senior roles, there was a drop in some parts …
Industry reacts to UK Government’s energy cap
The UK Government has announced support for businesses this winter, which will see wholesale energy costs for businesses cut roughly in half. The scheme means that wholesale gas and electricity prices for firms will be fixed for six months, starting from October 1. It has been reported that the scheme will be reviewed after three …
Industry leaders call on UK Government to intervene in energy crisis
Live entertainment industry organisations have called on the UK Government to take urgent action to support businesses that are set to be stung by rocketing energy bills this winter. A survey by the Music Venue Trust found that about 30% of its 941 venues are facing the threat of permanent closure without a solution to …
UK Music urges Conservative leadership hopefuls to support music industry
UK Music, an umbrella organisation for the music industry, has written to Conservative leadership contenders Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, urging them to back the nation’s music industry. Conservative members are set to vote for a new leader – and therefore a new Prime Minister for the UK – on September 5. Ahead of the …
MPs call on UK Government to remove EU touring barriers
A cross-party group of MPs and Peers have released a report calling on the UK Government to remove barriers faced by UK musicians when touring the European Union (EU). The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music (APPG on Music), which incorporates more than 100 MPs and Peers, published the ‘Let Music Move – A New Deal …
People on the move: AEG, DICE and more…
We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Sports and entertainment business AEG has appointed David Jones (pictured right) in the newly created role of chief information officer at AEG Global Technology. In his new role, Jones will oversee the company’s technology strategy and solutions across the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. …
UK Music launches Workforce Diversity Survey
UK Music, a British umbrella organisation for the music industry, has launched a new survey to boost diversity and inclusion across the UK’s music sector. The UK Music Workforce Diversity Survey, which will be led by UK Music’s Diversity Taskforce, will focus on those that work behind the scenes in the industry, as opposed to …