Culture Secretary statement on new record economic contribution of music industry
20 November 2024 - Press releaseCulture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: "From global superstars like Harry Styles and Adele, internationally-renowned festivals like Glastonbury and Parklife and a huge range of vibrant subcultures, the music industry is a real British success story. These impressive new figures underline how vitally important it is to driving growth - as it boosted its value to our economy by nearly a billion pounds in one year.
"I am committed to ensuring that the government works with industry to build upon its current success in the years to come. By supporting vital grassroots venues, introducing new secondary ticketing protections for fans and ensuring all children can access high quality music education in schools, we can help the sector go from strength to strength in the future."
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