Tag Archives: UK Music

COVID-19 FREELANCERS AND THE LIVE MUSIC INDUSTRY: THE PERFECT STORM?

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Paul Carr

Earlier on in the week, I was asked to write a blog for my university’s Centre for the Study of Media and Culture in Small Nations. The subject was on the impact of Covid-19 on the music industry and yes … Continue reading →

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The State of Grassroot Music Venues: One Hand Giveth, while the other Taketh it Away

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Paul Carr

When the 2012 Live Music Act became law, I was encouraged that grassroots music could now be showcased in a venue with a capacity of no more than 200 (recently amended to 500), without the proprietor applying for a license. … Continue reading →

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