The Metropolitan Police will scrap its controversial Form 696 used to assess live music events in the capital, following pressure from the music industry.
The move follows a long campaign founded on the claims of performers and promoters, who say the form is being used to discriminate against urban music events.
UK Music has been a prominent voice in the campaign, calling on mayor Sadiq Khan to take action.
Its chief executive Michael Dugher said in a statement: ‘This is fantastic news. UK Music has campaigned to get rid of this unpopular restriction on our diverse and vibrant music scene.
‘It’s great that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and London’s Night Czar Amy Lamé have listened to the concerns of the music industry.
‘We thank him for showing leadership on this important issue and ensuring that the London remains a world beater when it comes to our cultural music mix.’
In September, Khan order the Metropolitan Police to conduct an official review of the risk assessment form, following concerns it was being used to unfairly shut down grime, hip-hop and bashment events across the capital.
The move followed an earlier call from culture secretary Matt Hancock for Khan to look into alleged widespread misuse of the form.
The move follows a long campaign founded on the claims of performers and promoters, who say the form is being used to discriminate against urban music events.
UK Music has been a prominent voice in the campaign, calling on mayor Sadiq Khan to take action.
Its chief executive Michael Dugher said in a statement: ‘This is fantastic news. UK Music has campaigned to get rid of this unpopular restriction on our diverse and vibrant music scene.
‘It’s great that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and London’s Night Czar Amy Lamé have listened to the concerns of the music industry.
‘We thank him for showing leadership on this important issue and ensuring that the London remains a world beater when it comes to our cultural music mix.’
In September, Khan order the Metropolitan Police to conduct an official review of the risk assessment form, following concerns it was being used to unfairly shut down grime, hip-hop and bashment events across the capital.
The move followed an earlier call from culture secretary Matt Hancock for Khan to look into alleged widespread misuse of the form.
