The government is set to introduce a voluntary levy on tickets for concerts at stadiums and arenas to help fund grassroots venues.

Ministers expect the music industry to push through their proposals “as soon as possible” for shows next year, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said.

The government argues that an “industry-led” levy “within the price of a ticket” would be the quickest and most effective way for revenues from the biggest shows to help the grassroots…