Manifesto calls for new music venue in Jersey

Musicians in Jersey want a new "high value, multi-purpose" venue to help the industry locally. The Government of Jersey has published its music manifesto, which has been created with input from people from the island's music community. In the document, musicians have asked for a new venue which can act as a creative hub and host local and international performances. The manifesto has also called for a "music strategy for Jersey" to develop the island's music scene, the creation of a "music champion" post within the government and investment in an annual festival. In October, the government asked members of Jersey's music community to contribute to the manifesto to help provide a "unified voice of the music sector". At the time, the government said an independent music expert had been working with musicians and other stakeholders in Jersey on a first draft.