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Written question asked by Lord Watts (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 June 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. It was answered by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) on Friday, 16 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Music Venues: Finance

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to improve funding opportunities for grassroots music venues to prevent them from closing down.

Answer

His Majesty’s Government is committed to supporting our grassroots music venues, which play an absolutely crucial role in our world-leading music sector, and are key to developing the future talent pipeline.

That is why we will support them to develop the next generation of British talent by providing an additional £5 million to Arts Council England’s successful Supporting Grassroots Live Music fund, as announced in the Creative Industries Sector Vision on 14 June. This fund will enable venues to increase support for young, emerging and more diverse artists, improve equipment and physical infrastructure, and support venues to become more financially resilient and develop new income streams.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is in regular discussions with all parts of the music industry, including live venues of all sizes across the country. The department works closely with interested parties and across Government to ensure the live music sector continues to thrive.

HM Government has provided significant support to the live music sector. This includes more than £3 million during the pandemic from the Emergency Grassroots Music Venues Fund, and through the Supporting Grassroots Live Music fund via Arts Council England since 2019.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8261
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Music venues
Link
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