LIVE comment: Labour announces new measures to support creative industries

14 March 2024 - Press release

Jon Collins, CEO of LIVE: “LIVE welcomes Labour’s plans for the creative industries which would deliver on LIVE's Manifesto proposals on touring and ticketing, and recognises the positive impact this £5.2billion sector has on the UK. Live music’s potential has been limited by the current touring arrangements with the EU, and the updates outlined in Labour's plan could unlock a surge in economic and cultural exchange with more artists touring in Europe. We also welcome Labour’s commitment to clamp down on ticket touting to ensure more tickets end up in the hands of fans and not bots."