Source · Select Committees · Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Seventh Report - Grassroots music venues
Culture, Media and Sport Committee
HC 527
Published 11 May 2024
Government response
3rd Special Report - Grassroots music venues: Government response · published 14 Nov 2024
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Deferred
Para 43
Introduce a statutory levy if the voluntary scheme fails to support grassroots music venues.
Recommendation
If a voluntary levy is unable to be agreed by September 2024, or if the assessment of the voluntary levy concludes it is not collecting the income required to support the GMV sector, the Government should introduce a statutory levy …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the principle of a levy but supports a voluntary one, urging the industry to act. It states it will monitor the progress and effectiveness of a voluntary levy, reserving the right to consider a statutory levy if voluntary efforts fail.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Conclusion
Deferred
Para 100
Merchandise revenues are crucial for artists' livelihoods, with GMVs committed to artist retention.
Conclusion
As the costs of touring have mounted and opportunities to perform live are becoming squeezed, merchandise revenues are increasingly important to sustain the livelihood of professional artists and their business partners. We welcome that grassroots music venues are committed to …
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Government Response Summary
The government notes the item is directed at the industry and encourages venues and trade bodies to ensure fairness for artists regarding merchandise commissions.
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Recommendation
Deferred
Urge all live music venues and trade bodies to follow FAC merchandise principles.
Recommendation
We support the Featured Artists’ Coalition’s campaign for an end to punitive fees and its four principles on merchandise commissions, particularly given the current economic environment in which artists are trying to make a living. We call on all venues …
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Government Response Summary
The government notes the recommendation is for the industry and encourages venues and trade bodies to ensure fairness for artists regarding merchandise commissions, without committing to any government action.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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