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<p>Whilst we have not completed a specific survey for the music sector, we have analysed
the wider Creative Industries sector through the DCMS Coronavirus Impact Business
Survey, which provides information on the effects of the pandemic on DCMS’ sectors.
Results for DCMS sectors as a whole are published on gov.uk and further analysis of
the responses will be available in the coming weeks. As the music industry is a vital
part of the UK’s creative economy, the Government has put in place an unprecedented
support package for business and workers to protect them against the current economic
emergency including:</p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li><p>The Coronavirus Job Retention
Scheme</p></li><li><p>The Self-Employed Income Support Scheme</p></li><li><p>The Bounceback
Loan Scheme</p></li><li><p>Expanding eligibility for the business rates reliefs</p></li></ul><p><strong>
</strong></p><p>We continue to speak with HM Treasury colleagues to ensure that the
full spectrum of government support reaches the UK's world-leading music industry.
To support the safe re-opening of cultural and creative sectors, DCMS has launched
the Cultural Renewal taskforce. This includes several working groups to develop practical
guidance on how the music production and performance sectors can operate safely with
social distancing measures in place. As well as establishing these working groups,
we will continue to work with the music industry to understand the difficulties they
face and help them access support through these challenging times and through recovery.</p>
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