Entertainment

The global influence of the UK entertainment industry can be seen across all of the Arts through the wealth of its internationally renowned UK producers, directors, artists, actors and performers.

SUPPORTING TALENTED ENTERTAINMENT ARTISTS

With our roots firmly in the creative world of music and entertainment, we are widely recognised as one of the top three UK advisors in our industry and support a roster of musicians, actors, performers, presenters, and influencers, alongside their support networks of managers and talent agencies.

Our entertainment clients are inspiring and diverse. Many of them generate income from multiple sources across different tax jurisdictions, so their finances can be complicated, whilst requiring all-round business management support. From looking after withholding tax and bill payments, to technical advice, we work as part of our clients’ ‘inner sanctum’ management team, trusted and integral to their day-to-day business operations, decision making and strategic direction. It’s a highly personalised service, which puts our clients’ needs at the very centre.

  • 11%

    Grand Rights income in the UK increased 11% year-on-year (from operas, ballets, musicals and other theatrical performances)

    Source: This is Music (2024)
  • £4.8bn

    Value of combined inward investment in the UK for high-end TV and feature film productions in 2024

    Source: British Film Institute (2025)
  • £12bn

    Value of combined digital sales for music, video and games in the UK in 2024

    Source: Music Week (2025)

A TRUSTED ADVISOR & FINANCIAL CONFIDANT

We’ve gained unique insights into this fast-paced industry from our clients, over the last 35-years. Whether it’s the impact of work schedules, emerging industry trends, or something more personal, we’re always thinking ahead to help manage cash flow, forecast income and help clients to plan for the future. Above all, we do care about our their personal, as well as professional, success and we’re there to support them through their everyday lifes as well.

We’ve been privileged to work with so many talented entertainment artists, managers and entrepreneurs throughout their careers. From meeting them as newly signed talent and start-up businesses, to celebrating their major achievements, and becoming established names in the industry, it’s incredibly rewarding to see them achieve success from doing what they love.

Related Services

We offer a highly personalised service which puts our entertainment clients at the very centre, from accounting, business management and withholding taxes, to niche industry areas and specialist advice.

  • Withholding Tax: where we are now (part two)

    Touring for most acts today is a truly international operation, especially as more markets and regions open up. Careful and strategic planning around taxation – how much is due to be paid and in which countries – is essential. Steve Wren from SRLV explains the key principles and dos and don’ts of withholding tax, as well as highlighting the latest issues.

  • Withholding Tax: where we are now (part one)

    Touring for most acts today is a truly international operation, especially as more markets and regions open up. Careful and strategic planning around taxation – how much is due to be paid and in which countries – is essential. Steve Wren from SRLV explains the key principles and dos and don’ts of withholding tax, as well as highlighting the latest issues.

  • SRLV Partners are Newest Members of Exclusive Creative Network, Trusted Advisor

    We are pleased to announce that ten SRLV partners and staff are now members of Los Angeles-based Trusted Advisor - an international private membership group for music, entertainment and pro sport advisors.

  • Less Than One Month To Go For Graduate & Intern Applications

    There’s less than one month to go before applications for SRLV’s graduate and intern programmes for 2025 close. As one of the UK’s top three music & entertainment accountants, there aren’t many firms offering opportunities like this, and numbers are limited!

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Whether you have a particular financial issue to discuss, would like more information about our services or are interested in joining our team, please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.