UK Arenas Urged To Consider Small Venue Levy
Earlier this year, Music Venue Trust highlighted a crisis striking UK grassroots venues. 125 spaces abandoned live music, and half of them closed entirely in 2023.
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Earlier this year, Music Venue Trust highlighted a crisis striking UK grassroots venues. 125 spaces abandoned live music, and half of them closed entirely in 2023.
Industry leaders say crisis-hit grassroots spaces are struggling to stay open as costs rise
Last year, 125 boozers stopped doing live music – half of them closing altogether, citing soaring costs. - but there is still a huge appetite for live music
30 years on since Oasis' debut UK tour, it's been revealed that only six of the venues they played remain open today.
While giant promoters rake in billions, smaller venues are struggling to make ends meet – even when gigs are selling out. We go on tour to find a glimmer of hope