Lisa Nandy MP addresses Beyond The Music conference
14 October 2024 - Press releaseLisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport made her first address to the music industry at Beyond The Music in Manchester.
Speaking for 'The Tony Wilson Keynote', The SoS outlined the government's plans for focussed and pivotal steps toward solving some of our industry's most pressing issues, including artist remunerations for streaming, AI copyright, transparency surrounding ticket prices, support for Grassroots venues and making post-Brexit touring easier for both UK and European musicians.
Arts in the curriculum
And as live music venues have closed, too many parts of the country have become cultural deserts. That is the chance to live a larger, richer life, that should belong to us all, denied to a generation. And pop is getting posher.
We are determined to reverse that trend by creating an ecosystem that can nurture talent from a quality music education, to the grassroots venues where people like The Verve from Wigan were able to hone their skills. And a government that walks alongside you to create an environment that opens up those opportunities, that grows audiences and allows you all to share British music with the world.
Grassroots venues
In particular, we are deeply concerned about the closure of live music venues and the huge challenges that face existing venues right now. So we're looking at how we can bring community buildings back into use, owned by the community through reforms to the Community Right to Buy, so we can help create great success stories like the Forum in Darlington, which was taken over by the community when it was under threat of closure, saved for future generations, and now generates revenue that they can reinvest back into their music scene and into the people of Darlington
Artist remuneration
Music is a labour of love, but labour has to pay, and that's why our government is bringing people together from across the sector to chart a course forwards.
That working group will consider the legitimate concerns about where the money from streaming services goes and help us navigate the wave of new technologies.
Music is a labour of love, but labour has to pay, and that's why our government is bringing people together from across the sector to chart a course forwards.
That working group will consider the legitimate concerns about where the money from streaming services goes and help us navigate the wave of new technologies.
AI
Technology has always been part of the innovation and vibrancy of the music scene, but there's no doubt that the rapid development of AI raises profound challenges for musicians, songwriters and other creators. As a government, we're committed to finding the right approach. One that balances the space for innovation with tough action to protect the creators.
That's why in our manifesto, we promised binding regulation on the handful of companies that are developing the most powerful AI models. It'll be highly targeted, it'll demand thoughtful engagement and consultation with the creative industries, but it will also require something else. For us to work across national borders.
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