Tomas Kiehlis

Tomas Kiehlis is the executive director of UK Music, an organization that represents the collective interests of the UK music industry. Recently, he highlighted the economic impact of music tourism in the UK, emphasizing the sector's contribution of £10 billion to the economy. Kiehlis also pointed out the challenges faced by the industry, including rising touring costs for artists and the risk of venue closures, underlining the importance of a vibrant music ecosystem for local economies.