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Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
What is the Music Fans' Charter?
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee have published a report following an independent fan-led review of live and electronic music. Fans, musicians, activists, and industry professionals explain what this means for the industry 👇
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Culture, Media and Sport Committee Chair, @cj_dinenage, asks @ace_national why they're reluctant to recognise live comedy as an art form 👇
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
.@KevinBrennanMP has launched his Fan–led review of live and electronic music at Le Pub in Newport 🎤
The report includes a range of recommendations, from introducing legislation to ban the resale of tickets above face value, through to the availability of ear plugs in venues.
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Today, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee held an event at Le Pub in Newport to celebrate the publication of Lord Brennan's fan-led review of music, including the Fans' Charter 🎶
Read the report, the Charter, and more on our website 🔗 committees.parliament.uk/com…
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
During our session on the BBC Accounts and Trust Statement, we asked Tim Davie, Director General of the @BBC, about its current stance on broadcasting the Eurovision Song Contest ⬇️
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Our session looking at the BBC Accounts and Trust Statement 2024-25 has begun.
We will be speaking to @BBC Director General Tim Davie, alongside senior BBC figures Shirley Cameron and Leigh Tavaziva.
Find out more and watch live ⬇️
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
The Raising the Nation Play Commission and @PlayEngland both say it's time for a new National Play Strategy. What do you think?
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Despite the success of our @Lionesses the @CommonsCMS Game On inquiry has seen there's still a way to go on opportunities and facilities for girls.
This week I spoke to @LBC to suggest the Govt brings back the Lionesses Futures Fund which was cancelled earlier this year👇
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Music fans, your voice has been heard
🚨 News 🚨 UK MPS ANNOUNCE FAN LED REVIEW INTO UK LIVE & ELECTRONIC MUSIC SECTOR!
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Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Huge thanks to our members who attended the @CommonsCMS this morning to give evidence about the importance of live comedy. Also massive thanks to the committee for inviting us. We will give more information tomorrow at our members meeting. Join us if you can.
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Together with @CommonsCMS, we’ve written to the Government calling for a better balance between the #AI sector and rights holders.
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Watch our session on AI and copyright with @CommonsCMS live this afternoon 👇
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
We are holding a joint session with @CommonsCMS on the future of Artificial Intelligence and copyright law with composer Max Richter.
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
🚨 We have published our report on how the UK Government can save grassroots music venues
🎵 Watch the video below to find out our top recommendations
📗 Read the full report 👉
publications.parliament.uk/p…
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
@CommonsCMS Creator Remuneration report discusses how artists & creatives struggle making a living due to gaps in copyright protection & support for freelancers/emerging talent
I met @DACSforartists members at @artspacepompey to mark the launch
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Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Creative Industries are the UK global superpower & vital for economy but talent needs support & reward. @CommonsCMS new Creator Remuneration report calls @DCMS & @SciTechgovuk to plug gaps in outdated copyright & IP regs, establish a Freelance Commissioner & set up a Smart Fund
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Lily Fontaine of @EnglishTeac_her told us about the importance of grassroots music venues to her career and the communities they are based in.
We were hearing from voices across the live sector about the crisis of GMV closures.
Watch the full session: parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
🔊MMF Vice-Chair @kwamekwaten gave evidence in Parliament today as part of the ongoing @commonsCMS Grassroots Music Enquiry.
Watch Kwame talk about the need for a grassroots ecosystem to enable the success of artists and managers.
🔗Watch the meeting parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Today R&B was added straight on to the A List at @BBC6Music. Tomorrow Lily is speaking in @UKParliament about the importance of investing in artists and grassroots venues. The day after that, the world x
Culture, Media and Sport Committee retweeted
Sports Direct promotes Nike football boots in stores to men and boys, even those developed specifically for women like the Phantom Luna.
Women and girls play football too, so we've again asked @SportsDirectUK why @Nike boots are marketed in this way 👇
committees.parliament.uk/pub…
ALT Page 1 of a letter from the Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee to the CEO of Frasers Group PLC, asking why Nike football boots - even those developed specifically for women - are marketed as men's in numerous Sports Direct stores.
ALT Page 2 of a letter from the Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee to the CEO of Frasers Group PLC, asking why Nike football boots - even those developed specifically for women - are marketed as men's in numerous Sports Direct stores. This page includes photos from various stores with boots labelled as 'men's' or 'junior boys'.