The UK music scene is entering a bold new era. Here is what Turn It Up means for artists and audiences across the country.
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the UK live music ecosystem; so it’s a refreshing change of pace to report on a massive injection of cash and regulatory relief. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has officially unveiled a long-term strategy for the sector titled 'Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music'. Launched by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy at the UK Music Summer Party, the package pumps an extra £15 million into the existing Music Growth Package, pushing the total fund to a w…
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