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Lib Dem MP Layla Moran calls for fund to protect UK music venues: “It’s an incredibly worrying scene”

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coronavirus.Over 400 grassroots music venues in the UK are at imminent risk of closing for good as a consequence of the ongoing health crisis, despite a campaign from the Music Venue Trust which has saved cultural 140 spaces so far.Trade body UK Music also predicts that the coronavirus shutdown will destroy a staggering £900 million of the estimated £1.1 billion that the UK’s live industry contributes to the economy each year.Now, Ms Moran has called on the government to provide a significant cash injection to prevent lasting damage in the sector.She told NME: “We need to have recognition that arts in this country is one of our most important exports, it binds us together as a country but we take it for granted.

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