Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 14464

Music: Tickets

Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 6 July 2026

Question

Lewis Atkinson

LabourSunderland Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the introduction of a voluntary levy on stadium and arena live music tickets.

Answer

Ian Murray
The Government has called for widespread adoption of the live music sector’s £1 voluntary ticket contribution to help safeguard the future of the grassroots music sector. We want to see the levy in place for as many stadium and arena shows in 2026 as poss...

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