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Music Industry

Volume 455: debated on Thursday 11 January 2007

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what steps her Department has taken to support the UK’s independent music industry. (114053)

Sponsorship of the music industry means DCMS works closely with Government partners and the independent music sector to ensure its interests are safeguarded and independent music continues to thrive.

Through the Creative Economy Programme (CEP), we continue to tackle the main issues which impact on the music industry.

Last year DCMS published the results of research into access to business support and investment finance. The Music Exports Group, on which the independent music sector is represented, is developing export strategies for the industry’s priority markets.