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The future of UK music festivals

Inquiry

MPs will examine what support is needed for UK music festivals to return in 2021, as they consider the economic and cultural impact of festivals across the country.

With the vast majority of festivals cancelled in 2020 owing to COVID-19, the sector’s revenues have dropped by 90%. The predominantly freelance workforce and other parts of the festival supply chain have been similarly affected. However, social distancing requirements and public health uncertainty present further risks for festival organisers.

MPs will consider how to secure festivals in the face of these immediate pressures and other long-term challenges.

Read the call for evidence and Terms of Reference for more detail about the inquiry.

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Past events

Wednesday 24 March 2021
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
The future of UK music festivals - Oral evidence 24 March 2021
Virtual meeting
Tuesday 16 March 2021
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
The future of UK music festivals - Oral evidence 16 March 2021
Room 8, Palace of Westminster
Tuesday 2 February 2021
9:30am Private
10:00am Public
The future of UK music festivals - Oral evidence 2 February 2021
Virtual meeting
Tuesday 5 January 2021
9:30am Private
11:00am Public
The future of UK music festivals - Oral evidence 5 January 2021
Virtual meeting

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