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<p>The Government recognises the importance of the live music sector to the UK economy
and that it has been significantly affected by the impacts of Covid-19. No assessment
is currently available regarding the potential effects of stage 5 reopening taking
place after April 2021.</p><p>From 2 December, in Tier 1 and 2 areas, socially distanced
indoor audiences are permitted provided capacity in a venue is maintained at maximum
50% capacity or 1000 people, whichever is lower. Outdoor events can take place in
line with Covid secure guidance with a capacity limit of the lower of 50% or 4000
in Tier 1 and 50% or 2000 in Tier 2.</p><p>DCMS has established a Venues Steering
Group and a sector-led sub-group on Outdoor Events and Festivals looking at how music
venues and festivals can reopen with fuller audiences, in line with stage 5 of the
Performing Arts roadmap.</p><p>The Government has always been clear that moving forward
with the performing arts roadmap is dependent on the prevalence of COVID-19, and that
the measures that are in place are to ensure the safety of the public.</p><p>We are
committed to continue working with the live music sector to understand the challenges
they face and to work towards reopening events with fuller audiences.</p><p> </p>
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