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UK live music industry set to lose 170,000 jobs by Christmas
The UK live music industry is set to lose up to 170,000 jobs by Christmas, with many jobs already gone, accounting for up to two-thirds of those working in the sector.
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UK Venues Signal ‘Red Alert’ For Live Events
Music venues, theatres and their workforces have taken part in a day of action around the UK to highlight the crisis facing the live events scene.
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Live events industry body moves #WeMakeEvents campaign into ‘Red Alert’ to save UK events
The live events industry has issued a Red Alert call to action to locations throughout the UK as part of the #WeMakeEvents campaign.
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Live events sector in Scotland to receive £10 million funding boost as venues remain closed
The Scottish Government has announced a £10 million investment to support the live events sector as a restart date remains unknown.
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Government Too Slow To Help At-Risk Arts, Say UK MPs
A committee of MPs has said the government has been too slow to respond to the impact of coronavirus on live music and theatre.
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Scottish Government updates guidance for the live events industry
The Scottish Government has given the go ahead for live events to be held as drive-in entertainment from today, Wednesday 22 July.
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UK Government Confirms VAT Cut Applies To Music Industry Concerts and Events
The government has clarified today that music concerts and shows will benefit from the VAT cut which forms part of a £30bn plan to prevent mass unemployment as the economy is hit by coronavirus.
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Government urged to ease social distancing for musicians
The government is being urged to ease social distancing for musicians, so more of them can get back performing and recording.
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World Economic Forum Research Shows COVID-19 Affect On Music Industry
The World Economic Forum has released research on long term effects of coronavirus on the music industry, with a particular focus on sales and streaming, advertising, distribution and fan engagement.
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Creative Scotland commission research around economic recovery of creative sectors
Creative Scotland are commissioning research to address when and how will the economic recovery of creative sectors in Scotland take place.
