UK grassroots music venues show lowest decline since 2018 as sector stabilises post-pandemic

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• CritFail@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

  The fact that it’s also been reported that grassroots venues are making no money, maybe a more accurate reporting stance would be after contant regulatory pressures, venues have just hit the figurative floor and are just barely surviving without shutting down entirely.

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  • LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ ago

    Regulatory and taxation pressures? Wouldn’t it be mostly due to rising rent prices?

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    • CritFail@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨day⁩ 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.

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