London's pubs and gig venues hail proposed stadium levy as 'monumental step forward' for live music scene

London’s grassroots venues such as The Shacklewell Arms in east London could benefit hugely from the levy - (Carolina Faruolo)

London venues are celebrating “the single most significant shift in more than 50 years” in support of grassroots live music after the Government backed plans for a levy on stadium and arena gigs.

The Government has said an “industry-led” levy included within the price of a ticket would be the quickest and most effective way for revenues from the biggest shows to help the grassroots sector.