AIM calls on PM not to wash his hands of British music during corona crisis

17 March 2020 - Press release

In response to the Prime Minister's announcement regarding Covid-19, Paul Pacifico, CEO of The Association of Independent Music (AIM) stated:

"We all need to pull together to survive this current crisis - none of us can do this on our own. Boris Johnson has just stated that government is asking much more of us now than just to wash our hands. In instructing the public not to turn up to our events, attend our concerts and gather to support our work, I hope the Prime Minister is going to do more than just wash his hands of the fantastic and vibrant U.K. Music industry. He needs to urgently announce further measures to support the dynamic but fragile small businesses and self employed specialists that bring so much joy and fulfilment to us all and who will provide much needed comfort across WiFi, broadcast and airwaves during the coming time of social isolation."