'Freedom Day' delay could be 'fatal' to music industry in Sheffield region

By David Walsh
Published 10th Jun 2021, 12:40 BST
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South Yorkshire’s music industry could be dealt a ‘fatal’ blow if opening up is delayed, a senior figure has claimed.

Penny Blackham, chair of the Sheffield City Region Music Board, said firms were hanging on by a thread and needed to start ‘selling to capacity’ as fast as possible.

Many nightclubs and music venues have been closed for more than a year due to Covid.

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And she called on government to provide clarity on whether the last remaining restrictions would be lifted on June 21.

A socially distanced event at The Leadmill nightclub in Sheffield.A socially distanced event at The Leadmill nightclub in Sheffield.
A socially distanced event at The Leadmill nightclub in Sheffield.

On ‘Freedom Day’, pubs, clubs and theatres are due to be able to operate without capacity limits and nightclubs will be able to reopen.

The wedding industry also fears a crippling delay