The UK’s music industry has been described as “a cultural and economic powerhouse”. The live music sector in particular has been labelled a “significant contributor” to this success, generating £6.68bn in consumer spending and supporting over 230,000 jobs in 2024. However, stakeholders have argued the sector is facing challenges, particularly at the grassroots level. This briefing explores these issues and provides an overview of the government’s policies in this area.

https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/cultural-and-economic-contribution-of-live-music-in-the-uk/