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Grassroots music venues

Status: Closed Opened: 30 Jan 2024 Closed: 22 May 2024 12 recommendations 4 conclusions 1 report

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, education, social programmes and other …

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Reports

1 report
Title HC No. Published Items Response
Seventh Report - Grassroots music venues HC 527 11 May 2024 16 Responded

Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item
12 Conclusion Seventh Report - Grassroots music venues Not Addressed

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 Music has a responsibility to the songwriters, composers and music …

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

Oral evidence sessions

1 session
Date Witnesses
26 Mar 2024 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 View ↗