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New report from the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee found that noise complaints are contributing to the loss of grassroots music venues
A report was published last week by the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee.
Approximately 22% of the 148 lost venues last year closed due to operational issues, including noise abatement orders and/or other neighbour disputes.
The report emphasizes the importance of grassroots music venues in the live music ecosystem.
The inquiry explored the ongoing crisis, specific issues faced and considered interventions to prevent further venue closures.
The inquiry considered the "agent of change principle."
The music industry welcomes the introduction of the "agent of change principle."
The music industry is concerned that the "agent of change principle" is not being consistently applied across the country.
The report recommends putting the "agent of change principles" on a statutory footing at the earliest opportunity.
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A report published last week by the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee found that noise complaints are contributing to the loss of grassroots music venues. A short inquiry exploring the issue revealed that of the 148 venues lost last year, approximately 22% closed due to operational issues, including noise abatement orders and/or other neighbour disputes. The report emphasises the importance of these venues as part of the live music ecosystem, providing a platform for up-and-coming bands and music professionals, as well as space for rehearsals, education, social programmes and other cultural productions. The enquiry set out to explore the ongoing crisis, specific issues faced and consider interventions that will prevent further venue closures. It found the introduction of the agent of change principle (which puts the obligation on developers to protect the operations of existing business), has been welcomed by the music industry, but they are concerned that it is not being consistently applied across the country.
The report states "Despite the welcome introduction of the agent of change principles, venues are still facing a widespread risk of closures due to planning and redevelopment-related issues. We recommend that the agent of change principles are put on a statutory footing at the earliest opportunity."
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