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LIVE group celebrates UK music’s ‘upward trajectory’ after sold-out summer

Packed-out concerts and festivals over the summer indicate the UK live music scene’s “upward trajectory” according to the head of the LIVE trade group.

Spend on live music almost doubles in last decade to over £2bn

Spending on live music in the UK surpassed £2bn (€2.3bn/$2.6bn) for the first time in 2022, an increase on pre-pandemic 2019.

Inflation slows but still more to do to support night time economy – NTIA

The rate of inflation in the UK has slowed to 7.9% in the 12 months to June, but despite the positive step forward, more can be done for the night time sector according to the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

Uswitch for Business poll reveals continued energy bill worries for venues and theatres

Uswitch for Business has revealed that high energy bills are continuing to drive closure worries for theatres, concert halls and UK music venues.

UK sees increased live entertainment ticket sales following pandemic closures

Last year saw the most tickets ever sold for live entertainment in the UK, according to research from Virgin Media O2.

Manchester introduces tourist tax to develop events and more

Manchester has imposed a tourist tax for guests staying in order to develop and run large events, conferences, festivals and marketing campaigns.

NTIA report demonstrates importance of electronic music in the UK

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has presented its first UK Electronic Music Industry Report, which has demonstrated the economic, community and cultural value of the electronic music industry, and the genre’s interwoven presence in live concerts, events, venues and festivals.

Live music bodies call on new Prime Minster for VAT reduction

Following the news that Rishi Sunak has become the UK’s new Prime Minister earlier this week, organisations in the live music sector have called for stability.

National Cinema Day provides boost in UK and US

National Cinema Day in the UK and the US proved successful in providing a boost to ticket sales, with an…

Free Now survey demonstrates importance of independent venues

A new survey from mobility app Free Now has offered a look into the UK’s relationship with music and how…

Rage Against The Machine cancel UK and European tour dates

American rock band Rage Against The Machine have cancelled their upcoming UK and European tour dates, after frontman Zack de…

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