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UK Launches £5 M Artist Touring Fund, Levy Made Mandatory

4/26/2026

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United Kingdom Live Trust launched the UK Artist Touring Fund, allocating £5 million to 26 artists before 31 October 2026.
Recipients may claim up to £7,000, with Brown Horse receiving almost £5,000 and Hollie Cook, VIC, Ego Ella May and Wax Head each receiving £5,000.
A £1 ticket levy raised £5 million yet under one-third of concerts contributed by December, prompting the government to set a 30 June 2026 deadline to make the levy mandatory.

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United Kingdom Live Trust launched the UK Artist Touring Fund, allocating £5 million to 26 artists before 31 October 2026.
Recipients may claim up to £7,000, with Brown Horse receiving almost £5,000 and Hollie Cook, VIC, Ego Ella May and Wax Head each receiving £5,000.
A £1 ticket levy raised £5 million yet under one-third of concerts contributed by December, prompting the government to set a 30 June 2026 deadline to make the levy mandatory.