Music industry day of action to encourage fans to shape the future of live music

25 February 2025 - Press release

Music industry bodies representing venues, clubs, festivals, promoters, publications, podcasts and more are taking part in a day of action on February 25th to encourage fans to take part in the first-ever Music Fans’ Voice survey.

On Tuesday, millions of music fans across the UK will be contacted by members of Music Venue Trust (MVT), Association for Electronic Music (AFEM), Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), Association of Independent Promoters (AIP), Save Our Scene (SOS), and the newly formed The Association of Music Editors (AME). These organisations represent a range of organisations from Kerrang! to !K7 Records, Shambala Festival to Leeds Brudenell Social Club.

The Music Fans’ Voice survey is an opportunity for gig goers, ravers and festival lovers to highlight which areas matter most to them. Findings will give fans a data driven seat at the table, helping to inform decision making in Government, the music industry and city regions around the UK on how to support all areas of live music.

This survey builds on the recommendation from the Culture, Media & Sport select committee for a Fan Led Review of live and electronic music, as happened in Football. 

Here are statements from each organisation urging all music fans to head to https://musicfansvoice.uk to take part to ensure their voice is heard:

AFEM:  "Every DJ or promoter starts out as a fan, if we want the next generation of artists and promoters to come through we need to improve the experience and protect the eco-system today, AFEM calls on all members to complete this to ensure electronic club culture continues to evolve and grow"

MVT:  “All of us are working together because we want to hear from all of you. The Music Fans’ Voice survey gives every music fan in the country a chance to shape the future of live music in the UK”  

AIF:  ““Our mantra at AIF is 'If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together’ and so we could not be more delighted to be part of an action that is enabling huge swathes of festival fans to have their voices heard and represented to help bring about the live music scene they want more of.” 

AME:  “Whether they make handmade fanzines or broadcast to the nation, run blogs, podcasts, glossy magazines or inky newspapers, everyone who edits a publication about music lives and breathes music. Our readers and listeners love rummaging through artist recommendations and gig picks almost as much as they love seeing their favourite act or DJ. We’re thrilled that music fans finally get a chance to take a seat at the table of power and share their collective wisdom about the UK’s legendary live and electronic music scene. We’re fascinated to see the results of this first of its kind survey.”

SOS: “This is the most important survey to have ever been commissioned in our live music sector and is a major chance to address key issues that affect both fans and the industry. We urge every music fan in the UK to do their bit and take the survey before it’s deadline”

AIP: “For promoters to be truly successful they need to be able to listen to their audiences. The ‘Music Fans’ Voice’ survey gives all music fans a real opportunity to have their say about how they want to see the future of live music. Get involved and be heard!”

Press Contact Music Fans’ Voice - info@musicfansvoice.uk