Some Mid August Fun..
August 18, 2010
Expect a lot more from me when it comes to updates. Been a very quiet and relaxing summer. But things are heating up. For one, a lot of interesting policy documents and ideas are coming from the new ‘Big Society’ rhetoric from the British conservative government. Yes, it’s conservative. Anywho, I find Ken Livingstone’s music policy for London worth a read if you have a moment. I’ve cut and pasted parts below. London has issues with licensing and noise regulation, and understanding and sorting it out could prove beneficial for the live music community here. And what happens in London affects everywhere else, at least in music.
Give it a whirl… Put on the kettle.
as he says:
A new policy document published today, Ken4Music, includes commitments to:
* Work with venues across the city and the international music industry to create a London-wide music festival/expo
* Incorporate protection of live music venues into the Mayor’s planning strategy – the London Plan for the first time
* Create a forum to ensure better lines of communication between local authorities, the mayor, and the music industry.
Here’s a link to read it: Ken 4 Music.