Music studios tell Andy Burnham to change his tune on closing venues

See more This is Money on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Updated: 03:03 EDT, 7 September 2026 Music producers have called on Andy Burnham to stop closures of famous recording studios.The Music Producer’s Guild (MPG) said fewer major artists are recording in Britain due to high costs. Producers have called on the PM to protect music studios from higher business rates Studios, including the birthplaces of hits by Adele and Coldplay, have urged the music-loving PM to offer them the same 40 per cent discount on business rates handed to film studios.Matt Taylor, executive director of the MPG, said: ‘If you’re a record label and you can go to Poland with a massive room, nice mixing desk and have it for £300 a day cheaper, then why not?’DIY INVESTING PLATFORMSAJ BellAJ BellEasy investing and ready-made portfoliosHargreaves LansdownHargreaves LansdownFree fund dealing and investment ideasinteractive investorinteractive investorFlat-fee investing from £4.99 per monthFreetradeFreetradeInvesting Isa now free on basic planTrading 212Trading 212Free share dealing and no account feeAffiliate links: If you take out a product This is Money may earn a commission. These deals are chosen by our editorial team, as we think they are worth highlighting. This does not affect our editorial independence.Compare the best investing account for you