Live Music Industry: Support

Lord Addington Excerpts
Monday 23rd June 2025

(2 days, 13 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Addington Portrait Lord Addington (LD)
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My Lords, will the Minister give us some undertaking that the Government will look at well-being and things such as mental health that go with participation in live music, particularly at accessible events? If we lose sight of that linkage, we are losing much of the benefit.

Baroness Twycross Portrait Baroness Twycross (Lab)
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My own health is considerably enhanced by being able to attend events. From a government perspective, it is key that all children have the chance to realise their musical talent and that music events are open to all. That is why the Government are working with Young Sounds UK on a four-year music opportunities pilot to break down barriers to music education for disadvantaged students.