Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 18850

Music Venues: Taxation

Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026

Question

Gordon McKee

LabourGlasgow South

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions the Department has had with arena and stadium operators on increasing participation in the voluntary levy to support grassroots music venues.

Answer

Ian Murray
The Government has been clear that arenas and stadiums have a vital role to play to accelerate adoption of the £1 ticket contribution to support grassroots music. The Government has convened the live music industry, including arena and stadium operators a...

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