the Culture Secretary outlined the government\u2019s Music plan<\/a>, which included a cash injection of \u00a315 million to fund new music projects, an extra \u00a310 million for a mentoring scheme to give children and young children the chance to explore creative disciplines such as music, and reform of the licensing system for live events, which will increase the number of Temporary Event Notices.<\/p>\nThere\u2019s no indication that Burnham would row back on any of that. Indeed, given the sounds he has made about music and its importance in his life, one might expect him to, if anything, go further. But given the turbulence of UK politics over the last decade, it would be unwise for any of us to raise our hopes too high…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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