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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 41 MIN

Two Music Fans. One Astonishing Fan-Led Review of Live & Electronic Music

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Over 4,000 music fans responded to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s Fan-Led Review into Live Music and Electronic Music and in this week's episode DiS founder Sean Adams and co-host Helena Wadia reacted to this important report that could revolutionise live music in the UK. Alongside the in-depth analysis of the state of live music and what music fans want, there's also The Fans' Charter. Much shorter than the 100-page report, the Fans' Charter has 50 recommendations that the government, the industry, and local authorities should implement, from ending ticket touting to improving late night transport and simple things like the live industry sharing timings so fans can plan their night out accordingly. We would urge you to head over here to read the fan-led review and then pop your postcode into TheyWorkForYou and WhoCanIVoteFor to gently encourage your representatives to read the report. The government have less than 2 months to respond and the more MPs, councillors, and mayors that read it, the better. Visit https://drownedinsound.org/playlists/ to hear Helena's playlist and to discover new music in rich Hi-Res lossless quality. Start your 30-day free trial of Qobuz at https://qobuz.com/dis. This episode was edited by: http://tell.studio  Co-hosted by Helena Wadia, who also co-hosts the Media Storm podcast: https://mediastormpodcast.com/about-us/ Recorded at The Shure Experience Centre, London. Sign up to our newsletter at http://drownedinsound.org    

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When over 4000 music fans speak loud and clear, will the UK government not just hear them but act? We dive into the details of the fan-led review of live and electronic music.

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