Comments on: Birmingham Music Scene

By: Andy Derrick

Andy Derrick — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:41:19 +0000

@Dave: from the point of view of someone involved with the negotiations the Musicians’ Union were having, the previous government were also talking about small venue exemptions. This latest comment from the coalition is more of the same hot air to placate elements within the music industry. If it is a case of watch this space, then I’ve been watching it for 8 years.

By: Dave Harte

Dave Harte — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:02:04 +0000

Just noticed there was a section in the government's 'Plan For Growth' document (PDF - published on 23rd March) about live music: "The Government will reduce the licensing burdens for live music, which will include small music venues. The requirements of the Licensing Act 2003 are unduly restrictive and burdensome in respect of some live music, with evidence that small venues in particular are deterred from putting on small live music events. The Government will take action through legislation to reduce the licensing burden for live music performance." - page 101

By: Mark Badger

Mark Badger — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:17:09 +0000

The Music Network – 4pm Thursday 31st March 2011, Birmingham T.E.E, Millennium Point, Birmingham, B4 7XG. All Invited

“Richard Batsford wrote an interesting and thoughtful piece on the Birmingham Music Scene last week and we will be discussing some of the projects he mentions and the issues they raise. If you have any opinions on anything Richard talks about please bring your comments to the meeting.”

In the meantime, you are welcome to answer 10 Questions for Birmingham’s Independent Music Industry in your own way and contribute to the dialogue on the issues involved. The Ten Questions have already been answered by: Andy Derrick, Keisha Thompson, Jon Cotton, Pam Bishop, Andy Roberts, Ben Calvert.

http://www.birminghammusicnetwork.com

The Music Network is open to all on Thursday 24th February 2011 at Millennium Point, Birmingham. The Meeting will be lead this month by Mark Badger and Andy Derrick from 4pm til 5.30pm at Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG. Join us on Twitter for regular updates and discussion.

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Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:00:05 +0000

[…] Batsford wrote an interesting and thoughtful piece on the Birmingham Music Scene last week and we will be discussing some of the projects he mentions and the issues they raise. If […]

By: Mark Badger

Mark Badger — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:14:52 +0000

Hi Richard, I’ve bookmarked and shared this blog post with The Music Network.
cheers
mark