Interesting and sobering article – the fact that music is not represented on the new Cultural Renewal Taskforce is disappointing but not surprising.
"The Taskforce (only one member under 40!) includes the director of a Lincolnshire theme-park Fantasy Island, yet no direct mention of music, even in the sub-committees it will set-up, which will cover “sport, entertainment and events, museums and galleries, heritage, tourism and libraries”.
Venues and events that generate income for artists need your direct help – please give it if you can.
It’s in no one’s interest for a billion-pound industry to fail – which is why the new culture taskforce hits all the wrong notes, says journalist Tony Naylor
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