Parliamentary Committee Launches Inquiry into UK Live Music Industry
The Business and Trade Committee is exploring issues impacting competition and market functioning within the UK’s live music industry, including the role of the Competition and Markets Authority in regulation of the sector. This work is following on from oral evidence sessions held on 4 February and 24 June 2025. The Committee is seeking written submissions on the characteristics, features and trends within the UK live music industry that may adversely impact market competition or market functioning.
For more information on the inquiry click here.
Submissions opened on 4th December 2025 and will close on Thursday 18th December 2025.
In a statement, John Rostron, CEO of The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) said:
“AIF welcomes the newly announced Business And Trade Committee inquiry into issues impacting competition and market functioning within the UK’s live music industry.
AIF previously submitted written evidence to The Committee on these issues, including figures demonstrating Live Nation’s control of major arena and stadium shows.
We believe it is vital that we ensure a fair and healthy market for promoters, festivals, artists and music fans. As things stand, Live Nation’s increasing ownership and influence across outdoor events and festivals are of grave concern for the festival sector.
AIF will support this inquiry with a substantial body of data, evidence and information that has been gathered over recent years, and would encourage others across the live music industry to submit evidence before the 18 December deadline to help ensure the future health, diversity and creativity of UK’s live music.”
