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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 23 April 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

We are also supporting the sector’s work to adopt a voluntary ticket contribution, where £1 from every stadium and arena ticket will go towards supporting grass-roots music. In 2026-27, all live music venues will benefit from 15% business rates relief on top of the support announced at the 2025 Budget. Their bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two years to allow the vital infrastructure that showcases our vibrant music industry to continue to thrive.

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