A parliamentary committee in the U.K.’s House of Commons is set to launch an investigation into the closure of small, independent music venues that cater to both live and electronic music, which was announced during SXSW London on Wednesday.
At the debut of the London version of the well-known festival, the chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Caroline Dinenage, unveiled the upcoming review. The objectives behind this move are twofold: fostering a vibrant local music culture and establishing a durable talent pool to keep the U.K.’s music industry among the world’s top success stories.
During the previous legislative session, a committee’s report on community music venues suggested addressing the obstacles and potential resolutions as one of its key recommendations.
The discussion, covering both traditional and digital tunes, will be led by Lord Brennan from Canton. The goal is to unite music enthusiasts for brainstorming sessions on industry-related ideas and regulations that prioritize fan welfare and preserve the sector,” the committee stated. Notably, a recent study highlighted worries among venue managers, performers on tour, and independent promoters about the financial vulnerability of the underground music scene, as approximately two venues are closing each week.
The committee emphasized that the review will focus on several aspects related to the concert-goer’s perspective, including the delivery of both live and digital tunes, as well as safety measures, evaluating the eco-friendliness of venues, and investigating challenges faced by budding artists during tours. Additionally, it will assess the current policies’ efficiency and examine how various government entities contribute to the promotion of live music.
Conservative MP Caroline Dinenage contends that the current Labour government should take more action to aid grassroots music. She stated, “Although progress has been made in establishing an industry-driven levy for grassroots music, it’s concerning that venues are closing at an accelerated pace while the government remains deaf to calls for a fan-led review. It’s high time we empower those who genuinely appreciate and champion live and electronic music – fans, musicians, DJs, festival attendees, and behind-the-scenes workers.
In 2023, it was discovered that out of the 148 local music venues that closed, roughly 22% did so because of internal operational problems like losing their licenses or facing unrealistic renewal conditions. About 12% had to close due to eviction or redevelopment.
Dinenage stated, “Small music venues and nightclubs are currently struggling under significant stress, and the current planning process is only making matters worse. By ensuring local authorities take existing venues into account when granting development approvals, we could dramatically improve their chances of survival and success. This action would help safeguard our live music culture.
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2025-06-04 13:24