PMSE funding scheme now open for applications
Owners of wireless programme making and special events (PMSE) equipment can now register for funding to help cover the costs of replacing their equipment, due to the 700 MHz clearance programme.
Cross-Party group of more than 70 MPs and peers urge ministers to seize "great opportunity" to save music venues
Conservative MP David Warburton, chair of the All Party Group (APPG) on Music, has written to senior Ministers and called on them to support a proposed new law to protect music venues.
In his role as chair of the 77-member group, Mr Warburton is urging the Government to support plans to enshrine the “Agent of Change” principle into planning law.
In his letter to Communities and Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid, Mr Warburton warns of the threat facing many smaller and grassroots music venues across the UK.
Mr Warburton says that, while live music contributes £1 billion a year to the UK economy and music tourists generate £4 billion in spending, there are “some worrying signs” facing the music business.
John Spellar MP speaking at Venues Day 2017
He highlights the cross-party support from MPs and peers on the APPG on Music for Labour MP and former Minister John Spellar’s Ten Minute Rule Bill to get Agent of Change on to the statute book.
Agent of Change means those who bring about a change must take responsibility for its impact. The proposals would mean developers would have to take account of the impact of any new scheme on pre-existing businesses, like music venues, before proceeding with their plans.
For example, that could mean a developer of new flats might have to pay for soundproofing at a music venue to cut the risk of new neighbours complaining about noise.
The Bill is already attracting support from across the music industry with key backers including UK Music, the industry’s umbrella body, and the Music Venue Trust which has warned around 35% of music venues have closed in the last decade.
In letters to Mr Javid, Culture Secretary Karen Bradley and Digital Minister Matt Hancock, Mr Warburton says:
“A growth in demand for property in UK cities has led to increasing rents and landlords selling to developers.
“This has placed rising financial burdens on pre-existing operators of grassroots music venues that are often established in popular areas for redevelopment and suddenly find themselves attracting noise complaints from new residents.
“I am sure you will agree with me in believing our music venues play a vital role in supporting the music industry’s infrastructure, nurturing our talent pipeline and ensuring a healthy industry across the country.
“I do hope you will further agree that John Spellar’s Bill presents a great opportunity for the Government to lead in this area.”
Commenting on Mr Warburton’s support for Agent of Change, UK Music chief executive Mr Dugher said:
“David Warburton is one of the most respected MPs and has been an authoritative and consistent champion of the music industry.
“It’s great that he and MPs from all parties in the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music have thrown their weight behind this crucial campaign to protect our music venues.
“We will keep working with our allies like the brilliant Music Venue Trust to save venues that are essential to producing the next generation of global British music stars. They are a key part of the nation’s cultural fabric, creating thousands of jobs and giving pleasure to millions of music fans.
“I hope that Ministers will listen to David Warburton and back the Spellar Bill.”
Cross-Party group of more than 70 MPs and peers urge ministers to seize "great opportunity" to save music venues
Conservative MP David Warburton, chair of the All Party Group (APPG) on Music, has written to senior Ministers and called on them to support a proposed new law to protect music venues.
In his role as chair of the 77-member group, Mr Warburton is urging the Government to support plans to enshrine the “Agent of Change” principle into planning law.
In his letter to Communities and Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid, Mr Warburton warns of the threat facing many smaller and grassroots music venues across the UK.
Mr Warburton says that, while live music contributes £1 billion a year to the UK economy and music tourists generate £4 billion in spending, there are “some worrying signs” facing the music business.
John Spellar MP speaking at Venues Day 2017
He highlights the cross-party support from MPs and peers on the APPG on Music for Labour MP and former Minister John Spellar’s Ten Minute Rule Bill to get Agent of Change on to the statute book.
Agent of Change means those who bring about a change must take responsibility for its impact. The proposals would mean developers would have to take account of the impact of any new scheme on pre-existing businesses, like music venues, before proceeding with their plans.
For example, that could mean a developer of new flats might have to pay for soundproofing at a music venue to cut the risk of new neighbours complaining about noise.
The Bill is already attracting support from across the music industry with key backers including UK Music, the industry’s umbrella body, and the Music Venue Trust which has warned around 35% of music venues have closed in the last decade.
In letters to Mr Javid, Culture Secretary Karen Bradley and Digital Minister Matt Hancock, Mr Warburton says:
“A growth in demand for property in UK cities has led to increasing rents and landlords selling to developers.
“This has placed rising financial burdens on pre-existing operators of grassroots music venues that are often established in popular areas for redevelopment and suddenly find themselves attracting noise complaints from new residents.
“I am sure you will agree with me in believing our music venues play a vital role in supporting the music industry’s infrastructure, nurturing our talent pipeline and ensuring a healthy industry across the country.
“I do hope you will further agree that John Spellar’s Bill presents a great opportunity for the Government to lead in this area.”
Commenting on Mr Warburton’s support for Agent of Change, UK Music chief executive Mr Dugher said:
“David Warburton is one of the most respected MPs and has been an authoritative and consistent champion of the music industry.
“It’s great that he and MPs from all parties in the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Music have thrown their weight behind this crucial campaign to protect our music venues.
“We will keep working with our allies like the brilliant Music Venue Trust to save venues that are essential to producing the next generation of global British music stars. They are a key part of the nation’s cultural fabric, creating thousands of jobs and giving pleasure to millions of music fans.
“I hope that Ministers will listen to David Warburton and back the Spellar Bill.”
Event Production Show 2018 visitor registration has launched
Industry favourite, the Event Production Show, has launched its complimentary visitor registration. Organisers from every event visit the show for innovation, inspiration, and to deliver the wow factor to their audiences.
The show brings together full event infrastructure suppliers, enabling all elements of event organisation to be planned with a single visit. 2018’s best product launches from over 100 exhibitors will be on show at EPS.
Over 6,000 of the events industry’s leading figures will meet at Olympia, London for EPS, on the 28 February – 1 March 2018. Visitors and exhibitors alike benefit from the opportunity to build their list of key contacts. Plus, complimentary content provides insights and training from renowned speakers – the respected experts represent the best in sectors such as, security, GDPR, sustainability, and experiential events.
Attendance to EPS prepares you for success in the events world of the future. Receive solutions to your key challenges.
Duncan Siegle, Event Director, said “The 2017 show proved a tremendous success for everyone involved, with over 5,000 visitors to the show across two days, by far the best attended show in many years. In 2018 we are working hard to ensure that every visitor has plenty to do on offer, be that meeting new suppliers, learning from industry leaders or simply experiencing the unexpected.”
Siegle continued “We have drawn together a seminar programme that comprises some of the hottest issues in music, sport and live events, presented by top names, alongside more practical sessions which will keep visitors abreast of the latest industry standards and legislation. We will be revealing this over the coming weeks and look forward to seeing the industry meet, as usual, under the roof of Olympia London.”
EPS 2018 will be an event in itself – attend for a memorable experience by registering here.
Event Production Show 2018 visitor registration has launched
Industry favourite, the Event Production Show, has launched its complimentary visitor registration. Organisers from every event visit the show for innovation, inspiration, and to deliver the wow factor to their audiences.
The show brings together full event infrastructure suppliers, enabling all elements of event organisation to be planned with a single visit. 2018’s best product launches from over 100 exhibitors will be on show at EPS.
Over 6,000 of the events industry’s leading figures will meet at Olympia, London for EPS, on the 28 February – 1 March 2018. Visitors and exhibitors alike benefit from the opportunity to build their list of key contacts. Plus, complimentary content provides insights and training from renowned speakers – the respected experts represent the best in sectors such as, security, GDPR, sustainability, and experiential events.
Attendance to EPS prepares you for success in the events world of the future. Receive solutions to your key challenges.
Duncan Siegle, Event Director, said “The 2017 show proved a tremendous success for everyone involved, with over 5,000 visitors to the show across two days, by far the best attended show in many years. In 2018 we are working hard to ensure that every visitor has plenty to do on offer, be that meeting new suppliers, learning from industry leaders or simply experiencing the unexpected.”
Siegle continued “We have drawn together a seminar programme that comprises some of the hottest issues in music, sport and live events, presented by top names, alongside more practical sessions which will keep visitors abreast of the latest industry standards and legislation. We will be revealing this over the coming weeks and look forward to seeing the industry meet, as usual, under the roof of Olympia London.”
EPS 2018 will be an event in itself – attend for a memorable experience by registering here.
Event Production Show 2018 visitor registration has launched
Industry favourite, the Event Production Show, has launched its complimentary visitor registration. Organisers from every event visit the show for innovation, inspiration, and to deliver the wow factor to their audiences.
The show brings together full event infrastructure suppliers, enabling all elements of event organisation to be planned with a single visit. 2018’s best product launches from over 100 exhibitors will be on show at EPS.
Over 6,000 of the events industry’s leading figures will meet at Olympia, London for EPS, on the 28 February – 1 March 2018. Visitors and exhibitors alike benefit from the opportunity to build their list of key contacts. Plus, complimentary content provides insights and training from renowned speakers – the respected experts represent the best in sectors such as, security, GDPR, sustainability, and experiential events.
Attendance to EPS prepares you for success in the events world of the future. Receive solutions to your key challenges.
Duncan Siegle, Event Director, said “The 2017 show proved a tremendous success for everyone involved, with over 5,000 visitors to the show across two days, by far the best attended show in many years. In 2018 we are working hard to ensure that every visitor has plenty to do on offer, be that meeting new suppliers, learning from industry leaders or simply experiencing the unexpected.”
Siegle continued “We have drawn together a seminar programme that comprises some of the hottest issues in music, sport and live events, presented by top names, alongside more practical sessions which will keep visitors abreast of the latest industry standards and legislation. We will be revealing this over the coming weeks and look forward to seeing the industry meet, as usual, under the roof of Olympia London.”
EPS 2018 will be an event in itself – attend for a memorable experience by registering here.
Event Production Show 2018 visitor registration has launched
Industry favourite, the Event Production Show, has launched its complimentary visitor registration. Organisers from every event visit the show for innovation, inspiration, and to deliver the wow factor to their audiences.
The show brings together full event infrastructure suppliers, enabling all elements of event organisation to be planned with a single visit. 2018’s best product launches from over 100 exhibitors will be on show at EPS.
Over 6,000 of the events industry’s leading figures will meet at Olympia, London for EPS, on the 28 February – 1 March 2018. Visitors and exhibitors alike benefit from the opportunity to build their list of key contacts. Plus, complimentary content provides insights and training from renowned speakers – the respected experts represent the best in sectors such as, security, GDPR, sustainability, and experiential events.
Attendance to EPS prepares you for success in the events world of the future. Receive solutions to your key challenges.
Duncan Siegle, Event Director, said “The 2017 show proved a tremendous success for everyone involved, with over 5,000 visitors to the show across two days, by far the best attended show in many years. In 2018 we are working hard to ensure that every visitor has plenty to do on offer, be that meeting new suppliers, learning from industry leaders or simply experiencing the unexpected.”
Siegle continued “We have drawn together a seminar programme that comprises some of the hottest issues in music, sport and live events, presented by top names, alongside more practical sessions which will keep visitors abreast of the latest industry standards and legislation. We will be revealing this over the coming weeks and look forward to seeing the industry meet, as usual, under the roof of Olympia London.”
EPS 2018 will be an event in itself – attend for a memorable experience by registering here.
Ofcom confirms continued 694-703MHz access.
Ofcom has today confirmed that programme making and special events (PMSE) users may continue to access the 694 to 703 MHz spectrum band after 1 May 2020, when work to clear spectrum in the 700MHz band for mobile broadband use is expected to be completed..
This spectrum, known as the 700 MHz ‘guard band’, will separate Digital Terrestrial TV users from future mobile broadband users, and enable PMSE users to continue using the band..
Ofcom is committed to supporting the PMSE community and believes there are benefits in allowing PMSE users to have continued access to the guard band.
We believe that continued use by PMSE services is likely to secure the optimal use of this spectrum and maximise the benefits to UK citizens and consumers
Ofcom confirms continued 694-703MHz access.
Ofcom has today confirmed that programme making and special events (PMSE) users may continue to access the 694 to 703 MHz spectrum band after 1 May 2020, when work to clear spectrum in the 700MHz band for mobile broadband use is expected to be completed..
This spectrum, known as the 700 MHz ‘guard band’, will separate Digital Terrestrial TV users from future mobile broadband users, and enable PMSE users to continue using the band..
Ofcom is committed to supporting the PMSE community and believes there are benefits in allowing PMSE users to have continued access to the guard band.
We believe that continued use by PMSE services is likely to secure the optimal use of this spectrum and maximise the benefits to UK citizens and consumers
Ofcom Consults On 700MHz Clearance Compensation For PMSE Users
Ofcom has today published a consultation on proposals for how a grant scheme should operate to support Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) equipment owners affected by the 700 MHz clearance.
In November 2014, Ofcom announced that the 700 MHz band – which is currently used for digital terrestrial TV and wireless microphone applications, known as PMSE – would be repurposed for mobile data as soon as practicably possible.
Ofcom’s spectrum management decision in October 2016 means the timetable for the 700 MHz clearance programme will be accelerated by 18 months, with the aim to complete it by the second quarter of 2020. We have, therefore, served notice on PMSE users in the 700 MHz band that they will no longer have access to this spectrum from 1 May 2020.
The government has decided to fund a grant scheme to support PMSE equipment owners that need to vacate the 700 MHz band. We have agreed with Government to design and run a scheme to disburse the funds.
This document sets out our proposals for how the grant scheme should operate, including the eligibility criteria that claimants should satisfy in order to be considered for funding.
Separately, we are also consulting today on proposals to make available the 700 MHz ‘guard band’ – 694 MHz to 703 MHz – for use for PMSE services.
The closing date for responses to both consultations is 29 June 2017.
Ofcom Consults On 700MHz Clearance Compensation For PMSE Users
Ofcom has today published a consultation on proposals for how a grant scheme should operate to support Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) equipment owners affected by the 700 MHz clearance.
In November 2014, Ofcom announced that the 700 MHz band – which is currently used for digital terrestrial TV and wireless microphone applications, known as PMSE – would be repurposed for mobile data as soon as practicably possible.
Ofcom’s spectrum management decision in October 2016 means the timetable for the 700 MHz clearance programme will be accelerated by 18 months, with the aim to complete it by the second quarter of 2020. We have, therefore, served notice on PMSE users in the 700 MHz band that they will no longer have access to this spectrum from 1 May 2020.
The government has decided to fund a grant scheme to support PMSE equipment owners that need to vacate the 700 MHz band. We have agreed with Government to design and run a scheme to disburse the funds.
This document sets out our proposals for how the grant scheme should operate, including the eligibility criteria that claimants should satisfy in order to be considered for funding.
Separately, we are also consulting today on proposals to make available the 700 MHz ‘guard band’ – 694 MHz to 703 MHz – for use for PMSE services.
The closing date for responses to both consultations is 29 June 2017.
A Greener Festival Announce 2016 European and US Award Winners
A Greener Festival (AGF) have announced all 25 winners of the Greener Festival Award since the schemes relaunch in 2016. These are the first events to receive this prestigious award since it’s relaunch last year, with additional requirements of events who apply.
An Awards ceremony for winners was held at EPIC, Eurosonic Noorderslag, in partnership with Green Event Netherlands on Friday 13th January, 2017. AGF Director Teresa Moore presented certificates to winners including Glastonbury Festival (UK), Das Fest (Germany) and Body & Soul (Ireland)
Co-Founder of AGF, Claire O’Neill said “Events who have achieved the Greener Festival Award 2016 have shown an incredible dedication to walking the talk, minimising the environmental impact of their events and using them as a positive and much needed portal for change. It has not at all been easy, with the most challenging assessments to face events in our 10 year history. We salute all of you!”
To participate festivals are required to complete a self-assessment looking at 11 categories of sustainability including travel & transport, waste, local ecosystems and external reach and behaviour. Independent AGF Auditors visit the event to inspect the actions on the ground, and work with the organisers post event to gather supporting evidence and data.
“After five years of raising the bar on the environmental and community impact of Green Music Fest, A Greener Festival challenged us to critically analyze all aspects of event operations. Bright Beat now brings this elevated level of awareness to all of our events, as 'a rising bar lifts all festivals” said Stephanie Katsaros, Sustainability Director of Highly Commended Award winner, Green Music Fest (Chicago, USA) and Bright Beat Founder.
And the 2016 winners are:
OUTSTANDING
Boom Festival (Portugal)
We Love Green (France)
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Cambridge Folk Festival (UK)
DGTL Festival (Netherlands)
Glastonbury Festival (UK)
Green Music Fest (USA)
Heart of Glass Heart of Gold (France)
Øya Festival (Norway)
Welcome to the Future (Netherlands)
COMMENDED
Bona Nit Barcelona (Spain)
Das Fest (Germany)
Extrema Outdoors (Netherlands)
Greenbelt Festival (UK)
Kew the Music (UK)
Liberation Festival (Netherlands)
Malmofestivalen (Sweden)
Northside Festival (Denmark)
Primavera Sound (Spain)
Wood Festival (UK)
IMPROVERS
Arla Food Fest (Denmark)
Body & Soul (Eire)
LaSemo (Belgium)
Metal Days (Slovenia)
Nozstock: the Hidden Valley (UK)
Paradise City (Belgium)
An insight to what these events are doing, and what is on the horizon for sustainable events will be presented at the 9th annual Green Events & Innovations Conference, London, 7th March, in association with the International Live Music Conference (ILMC).