Tom
Watson, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and
Sport,
commenting on UK Music’s Wish You Were Here 2017 report, said:
“We
should all celebrate the huge contribution music makes to our economy. But we
mustn’t take it for granted. Without the right Brexit deal it could be harder
for overseas visitors to come and experience live music here in the UK, and
harder for artists to tour.
“Our
music industry wouldn’t be what it is today without the contribution of smaller
music venues – the ones that are struggling the most, but are crucial for
nurturing up-and-coming talent. We need to make sure they’re protected.
Labour’s cultural capital fund would invest in upgrading existing music venues
and creating new ones, to make sure that our live music industry remains a
success story.”
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