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<p>While 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 are published on gov.uk and further analysis of the responses will be available
in the coming weeks.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We appreciate that the Covid-19
pandemic presents a significant challenge to the music industry and we know that freelancers
and individual artists are facing enormous difficulties as a result of the Covid-19
outbreak. The Government’s response has been one of the most generous and comprehensive
in the world, including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employed Income
Support Scheme and the Bounceback Loan Scheme business rates reliefs. In addition,
the Government has adapted the welfare system so that the self-employed can access
Universal Credit in full, to help people get quicker and more generous support when
they need it most.</p><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.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Secretary of State
has recently received the open letter signed by numerous artists and performers, in
support of the “#Let the Music Play” campaign. We are committed to continuing 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><p><strong> </strong></p>
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