Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Recommendation 18
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We are concerned that innovative technology-based solutions are being explored across the theatre, sports and...
Conclusion
We are concerned that innovative technology-based solutions are being explored across the theatre, sports and festivals sectors without full collaboration between them. This is exactly the issue the Cultural Renewal Taskforce was set up to address. The Cultural Renewal Taskforce must co-ordinate cross-sector work on technological Impact of COVID-19 on DCMS sectors: First Report 59 solutions for mass gatherings, ensuring the sports and entertainment sectors work together, alongside NHS Test and Trace, to develop a universal, technological solution to enable the safe return of ticket holders to events.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
We are working with the performing arts sector, including through the venues steering group, to consider how the use of technology can support the return of larger audiences into performing arts venues as soon as possible. We are also working with a range of sports through the Sport Technology Innovation Group to develop further pilots of events to test innovations, including possible technological options such as rapid testing and movement tracking. Through DCMS coordination of this work, we will ensure that learning continues to be shared between those sectors working with us in considering proposed solutions to allow larger numbers of people to safely return to these audience settings, such as sports, performing arts, and business events.