Live cinema events are accessible and act as a gateway to arts performances with less populist appeal, such as dance and classical music, a new report has claimed. It also finds the events serve as a niche area of employment for musicians, technical staff and other creatives in parts of the sector that are “notoriously difficult” to break into. The Live Cinema in the UK Report 2016 defines live cinema as films augmented with additional activity, including soundtracks played live by musicians, site-specific screenings, and interactive singalongs.