Comment on UK grassroots music venues show lowest decline since 2018 as sector stabilises post-pandemic
LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week agoRegulatory and taxation pressures? Wouldn’t it be mostly due to rising rent prices?
Comment on UK grassroots music venues show lowest decline since 2018 as sector stabilises post-pandemic
LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week agoRegulatory and taxation pressures? Wouldn’t it be mostly due to rising rent prices?
CritFail@lemmy.world 1 week ago
They’ve just increased alcohol taxes and high street business rates for pubs which would be amplified for particularly for venues - they necessitate a significant square footage to accommodate attendees, and they are only retaining about 12p per alcoholic drink sold.
LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 days ago
That must be a mere fraction compared to just the sheer rent increases though