Written questions

Music Venues and Sportsgrounds: Lighting

Commons · Question 7118 · Tabled 5 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 11 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Bob Blackman

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what (a) statutory regulations and (b) safety guidance her Department has issued regarding the use of strobe and flashing lighting at live music and sporting venues to mitigate seizure risk for s

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 11 Jun 2026

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport does not issue regulations and guidance on the use of strobe flashing lighting, however event organisers and venue operators have duties under existing health and safety legislation to protect the public from ri...