The UK’s culture minister has confirmed that a VAT cut to help British industries get back on track will apply for live music as well. As the UK government encourage people to get back onto…
After an outcry from those in the music industry for the Government to help out music venues with the #LetTheMusicPlay initiative, Boris Johnson announced £1.57bn in funding for the arts. In May, the Music Venue Trust…
The UK government have announced changes to lockdown next month which will see pubs and restaurants re-open but no news for venues. From July 4th restaurants, cinemas, pubs, galleries, hotels and hairdressers will be allowed…
Ryan Newman has just been announced that he’ll be moving up the ladder for artist relations to overseeing Apple Music’s editorial in the UK. Newman has an extensive history at the forefront of British music,…
This is going to be a very difficult period for a great many people, especially those who rely on performing and the gig industry for their income. There are lots of performers, artists, songwriters and…
YouTube’s upcoming feature-length original isn’t about pages of legal documents but one of the UK’s most controversial underground music scenes. This week YouTube releases it’s latest in it’s music themed original documentaries. The feature length…
The government has announced a serious cut in business rates required by 230 small and medium sized venues. The change will apply to all music venues across the UK with a rateable value below £51,000,…
With 2020 just weeks away we get to look back at an entire decade of music and the UK’s top artist has been named. The Official Charts have revealed their Record Breaker Award in their…
As the music industry shifts and independents take the power away from major labels, the UK’s music market shows just how strong independent music has become. The latest statistics from the Official Charts Company in…
The UKs capital London has elected a new mayor in Sadiq Khan, and his support extends to the music community of London and the UK. Sadiq Khan’s election as London mayor has promised a reinvigorated…