ISSUE #4

Dugher emphasised that
the smaller venues were
a “vital part of the
live music
industry”.
“As a music
manager, I’ve seen
rst hand how it
is in these spaces
that artists
develop and grow
and cut their
teeth. Without
them, the UK live
music sector just
becomes bland,
expensive
stadium shows
and the whole
music industry
will be less
diverse as a
result.”
The culture secretary,
Karen Bradley, said:
“UK Music’s Wish
You Were Here
report clearly
shows music and
the creative
industries are not
only central to
our cultural DNA
but also hugely
important for
creating jobs and
growth across the
country.”