UK public wary of live music as industry calls for £50m rescue package

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Music Venues Trust finds that only 36% of British public feel confident in safety of returning to live gigs

The UK’s grassroots music scene is calling for further financial support from the government, as new data shows audiences are wary of returning to live gigs.

 

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They'll be looking to cover their admin and booking fees.

'producing British talent'? No, British musicians, teachers, schools and artists' life experience produce 'talent' (well, those and 'parents'). Depending what type of 'venues' we're talking about, natch. Some do nurture talent.

I’m sure that some of the very rich performers like thomyorke and JLo and rihanna and eltonofficial and Madonna will be the very first to put their hands in their very deep pockets.

StubHubUK won’t refund a ticket I bought for a concert back in April in London, which was postponed til a later date now in Aug & which could be indefinitely put back & back, meaning that I would have to rebook flights & accommodation again & again, despite safety fears.

With the best intentions in the world, £50m is only for the MVT to distribute to their venues - it is not intended to cover any other sector of the industry. Live music generates over £1.1b to the UK economy annually, it’s fantasy to think that £50m covers “the industry”.

Nah let it shut down. Quieter city centres on Friday and Saturday nights. Let people go home at 11pm when the pub shuts.

Hey. Here is an idea. End the f*cking lockdowns.

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