UK proposes a voluntary ticket levy for big concerts to aid struggling local music venues.

The UK government proposes a voluntary levy on tickets for large stadium concerts to support struggling grassroots music venues. This levy would be added to ticket prices to channel funds from major shows to smaller venues, which have been hit hard by the pandemic and inflation. The government hopes the music industry will implement the levy for concerts in 2025, with some bands like Enter Shikari and Coldplay already donating portions of their profits.

November 14, 2024
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