Contents
1 The live music success story
The uneven distribution of live music’s benefits
Competition in the music industry
2 Problems in the ticketing market
The live music ticketing market
Arguments for and against a secondary market
Developments in the ticketing market
The Breaching of Limits on Ticket Sales Regulations
Industry solutions to ticket touting
Google’s role in the ticketing market
3 Challenges facing music venues
The impact of music venue closures
The difficulties experienced by existing venues
Licensing and planning pressures
Stagnating income and poor infrastructure
Strategies to support music venues
4 Threats to the talent pipeline
The work of Music Education Hubs
Accessing employment opportunities after Britain leaves the European Union
Appendix 1: Visits in support of the inquiry
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
Published: 19 March 2019