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Time for Rishi Sunak to step up and save the UK’s live music scene

The budget is imminent. After the bleakest two years in living memory for the live music scene, Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, has a unique opportunity to save the UK’s live music scene. It is no exaggeration to state that the industry is facing an existential crisis. Venues have closed, people have left the indusrty, travelling to gigs has become costlier and there are all to real worries for some about health.

An open letter to BBC Radio London management concerning the Robert Elms Show

Since the Save London Music Campaign was formed in February 2015, initially by a group of 30 odd music venues, studios, artists and promoters, we have greatly appreciated the support for our campaign from Robert Elms and his show.

The #SaveLondonMusic Campaign calls for urgent action from the Mayor of London to protect our night time economy

By Roger Tichborne There are few sectors that have suffered more than live music in London. It is not just venues closing their doors with no notice that is an issue. The staff that earned their livelihoods working in the music sector, especially freelancers, have had no income for the best part of eighteen months.