Um acadêmico líder na indústria da música alertou que os locais e festivais do Reino Unido enfrentam um segundo ano consecutivo de silêncio, a menos que o governo adote medidas desenvolvidas pela indústria da música para ajudar o setor ao vivo a retornar aos negócios em breve. Esquemas de indenização, estendem a redução da taxa de IVA nos ingressos e continue o apoio financeiro direcionado ao setor como um meio de avançar.
Speaking after the publication of UK Music’s report today and an ongoing DCMS select committee hearing evidence from live music bosses, Dr Matt Grimes of Birmingham City University has welcomed recommendations to introduce indemnity schemes, extend VAT rate reduction on tickets and continue targeted financial support for the sector as a means of moving forward.
For print, online and broadcast interviews with Dr Matt Grimes, please contact Lyle Bignon on 07740 753 779 or via [email protected]. Publicação da UK Music, Of The Let The Music Play: Save Our Summer 2021 Report; Um marco importante na jornada para garantir que o setor de música ao vivo volte aos negócios o mais rápido possível este ano. O anúncio de hoje do Chancellor, de maior apoio financeiro potencial para empresas de lazer, é um passo positivo adicional adiante. Metodologias de distanciamento. Se for deixado tardio festivais e eventos não podem comprometer tempo, dinheiro e recursos na próxima temporada de festivais devido à incerteza e falta de confiança no governo local e central. reinicie
“I can’t think of any music lover who would say that Covid-19 has been kind to the music industries. Millions of live music fans have deeply missed the joy and exhilaration of experiencing a live music performance, something of a rarity during 2020.
“The British music community welcomes today’s publication by UK Music, of the Let The Music Play: Save Our Summer 2021 report; an important milestone in the journey to ensure the live music sector gets back to business as soon as possible this year. Today’s announcement by the Chancellor, of further potential financial support for leisure businesses, is an additional positive step forward.
“Tens of thousands of music professionals have been working tirelessly throughout 2020 to make event spaces as safe as possible, including installing new ventilation and air purification systems in venues to reduce the risk of transmission; launching Covid testing pilot schemes, adapting performances and delivering audience experiences using various social distancing methodologies.
“However there is still no clear indication or guidance from Government about when the live music sector will be allowed to hold events once again. If it is left too late festivals and events cannot commit time, money and resources into the forthcoming festival season because of uncertainty and lack of confidence in local and central Government.
“To help enable a return to live music, the Let The Music Play: Save Our Summer 2021 report clearly sets out a number of key calls for action which are:
- An indicative date for a full capacity restart
- Um esquema de indenização apoiado pelo governo
- Suporte financeiro direcionado ao setor
- Extensão para a redução da taxa de IVA em ingressos
- Rollover of the paid 2020 Local Authority licence fees for festivals to 2021
- Extension to business rates relief
“With its pre-Covid contribution to the UK economy of £5.8 billion, the music industries can and must be at the forefront of a post-pandemic recovery, playing a leading role in stimulating the UK’s economic and cultural revival.
UK music venues and festivals now face the prospect of a second year of silence, unless the Government adopts and assists with the delivery of measures proposed by industry bodies to protect this key national asset.”
