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UK government announces plan to extend festival licenses and support musicians

July 14, 2026

UK government announces plan to extend festival licenses and support musicians

The UK government has unveiled a long-term strategy to back artists, venues and events across the music sector. Central to the plan is a £15 million investment, alongside measures to extend festival licenses. The scheme aims to strengthen support for musicians and the wider live-events industry.

— Aggregated by DJ Radar. Original report via Mixmag: mixmag.net

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