“Live music makes an immeasurable contribution to the UK’s cultural and economic life. That’s why we set up the Live Music Forum – to advise Government on how we might better support this important industry.

“I welcome the report. It raises many interesting and challenging ideas on how the UK’s live music scene can be further supported. We will now look at each of the recommendations, discuss with stakeholders and will respond fully in due course.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Forum for their hard work over the past three years.”

Notes to editors

1. The full Live Music Forum Report was published today.

2. A press notice accompanying the report was also published.