All eyes have been on the music industry this week after the scramble to secure Oasis tickets saw a huge surge in prices. Labour has promised to look at so-called dynamic pricing as part of a consultation to create a fairer system, pledging to 'put fans back at the heart of music'. But people across the sector are hoping they don't stop there and the new government takes a keener interest in an industry that, according to UK Music, contributes £6.
'For example, artists who have record deals or who are trying to become bigger and get better at their art don't have anywhere to play because the grassroots music venues have closed. 'But also acts aren't playing out as much as they can't afford to. Costs have gone up, so promoters can only afford to put on gigs that will definitely sell. 'And actually, when you are growing, you need to be able to play to five or six people to get better and to grow your audience.