Today, Jo Platt – the MP for Leigh and Atherton – attended a ‘Grow Music’ Parliamentary Drop-In, to discuss how to bring together technology leaders and the music industry, whilst supporting start ups and scale ups.
The ‘Grow Music’ event had been arranged by British Recorded Music Industry (BPI) and London & Partners. The groups have partnered together to deliver a scale up and growth programme for new technologies, innovation and ideas to support the music industry.
The programme has positioned London as a hub of music technology, innovation and growth – bringing together the music industry and best-in-class innovation leaders. Programme partners include Anthony David King, Abbey Road Red, Angel Investing School, UK Black Tech, and Measure of Music.
Grow Music will receive £199,986 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to delivery its three interlinked programmes.
During the event, Jo spoke to BPI’s Chief Strategy Officer – Sophie Jones – and BPI’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs – Beth Sidwell.
Jo said: “It was really interesting to hear about the ‘Grow Music’ initiative. This scheme has launched in London, but I hope that it will expand out from the capital in time.
“We have a lot of musical talent in Leigh and Atherton and it would be great for them to be able to tap into initiatives such as this.
“I’ll be interested to see how ‘Grow Music’ develops over the coming months and years.”