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Boris Johnson announced the delay at a press conference this evening

Boris Johnson has announced that there will be a four-week delay for lockdown easing, with the initial date for the relaxation of social distancing measures...

The UK government's Events Research Programme took place throughout April and May

Just 15 COVID-19 cases have been detected from 58,000 attendees of UK trial events, new reports show.

Earlier this year, the UK government announced its...

Boomtown (pictured) cancelled its 2021 event after citing a lack of insurance support from the UK government

Festival cancellations are inevitable without coronavirus insurance, the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has said.

Following the announcement of the UK government's "roadmap" to reopening...

“I see nothing in the data now that makes me think we are going to have to deviate in any way from the roadmap”

England is on track to lift all COVID-19 restrictions as planned on 21st of June, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. 

Back in February, the...

The NTIA has said that vaccine passports will create "more barriers to businesses, and potential conflict between staff and customers"

The Nighttime Industries Association (NTIA) has said that vaccine passports for UK clubs is an “unworkable” option, in a new statement from CEO Michael Kill.

After...

The House of Commons' Select Committee spoke with MP Caroline Dinenage yesterday (24th)

Introducing a UK festival insurance scheme risks ‘pulling the rug’ from under events, Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage has said.

Following the announcement from Prime Minister...

The House of Commons' Select Committee will speak with Culture Minister Caroline Dinenage on Wednesday (24th)

The UK Government is set to discuss the return of UK festivals this week.

Following the announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson that coronavirus restrictions...

The 10-point plan has been backed by UK Music and the Musicians' Union

A Post-Brexit EU touring plan for musicians has been proposed by UK Labour MP Harriet Harman.

In January, the UK Government was urged to take...

The government is planning a series of pilot events for spring

Liverpool clubbers are set to hit the dancefloor in a coronavirus study event this spring.

In February, as part of the government's "road map" to reopening...

The funds will be added to the £1.57 billion announced in July 2020

The UK government has announced a £300 million boost to the Cultural Recovery Fund, intended to keep the industry afloat amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic...

Festivals including Eastern Electrics, Field Day, Creamfields and Boomtown have all sold out in the past week

Festivals scheduled to take place in England this summer are selling out at a rapid rate following the Government’s announcement of its roadmap out of...

Figures from within the live music industry have responded to the UK government’s planned roadmap for return of events from 21st June

Support for the live music industry ‘must continue’ ahead of planned reopening, sector spokespeople say.

After almost 12 months of shuttered clubs and music venues...

It's part of the latest coronavirus "road map" announced by Boris Johnson

Clubs in the UK could be open by June, the UK Government has announced.

Almost 12 months ago, nightclubs and music venues in the UK...

Greater Manchester's Night Time Economy advisor says, if reports are true, the Chancellor must act now to "save the UK's fifth biggest sector"

UK nightclubs may not reopen until the entire adult population is vaccinated, new reports suggest.

Almost 12 months ago, nightclubs and music venues in the...

The Prime Minister said that testing "in combination with vaccination, will probably be the route forward"

Nightclubs in the UK could reopen with the help of rapid COVID-19 testing, Prime Minster Boris Johnson has said.

Almost 12 months ago, nightclubs and...

Over 100 clubs participated in the survey

80% of clubs will close by March without Government support, a new study from the Night Time Industries Assocation (NTIA) has found.

As it approaches...

“The idea that the festivals can’t go ahead and be socially-distanced is inaccurate”

Festivals of a smaller scale could take place safely this summer with proper coronavirus measure in place, UK MPs have been told.

Speaking to the...

An industry-wide online survey has been launched by the Night Time Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group

Night Time Industry leaders have called on music fans and industry workers to complete a COVID-19 inquiry survey.

Following the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group...

A petition has already picked up more than 200,000 signatures 

The UK Government is being urged to take immediate action after Brexit touring plans were rejected by the EU. 

It had been hoped the final...

A new white paper published by the UK Government plans to completely reorganise England’s system for planning applications, leaving the country’s clubs under serious threat...

When it comes to the UK’s live music sector, the government’s public optimism has been less than forthcoming. After all, it’s difficult to spin an...