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Scottish ministers urged to consider ticket tax to support smaller venues

Ministers in Scotland have been urged to consider proposals for a ticket tax on concerts at some of the country’s largest arenas, according to reports.

Iconic grassroots music venue Moles closes after 45 years

An iconic music venue in the UK city of Bath, which helped to launch the careers of international artists such as Oasis, Eurythmics, Radiohead, Ed Sheeran and more, has closed down after 45 years.

Good Show supports indie music venues, new funding announced for the sector

Good Show, an independent ticketing platform designed with grassroots music venues and live music promoters in mind, has partnered with Music Venue Trust (MVT) to help protect the future of the sector.

‘Give The Gift of Ownership’ campaign launched by Music Venue Properties

Music Venue Properties (MVP), an independent Charitable Community Benefit Society (CCBS) launched by Music Venue Trust, has announced a new campaign that ties in with the time of year - ‘Give The Gift of Ownership’.

Skiddle and Swansea Arena support Music Venue Trust with fundraising initiatives

Music Venue Trust (MVT) has signed numerous partnerships with ticketing companies and event organisers over the last few weeks, drumming up support for local and grassroots music venues in the UK.

Tech Stack: Inclusive theatre, support for venues and more…

Our weekly tech round-up from the world of ticketing and associated industries…

First venue acquired under Music Venue Trust’s #OwnOurVenues scheme

Music Venue Trust (MVT), a charity which represents grassroots music venues in the UK, has revealed the first acquisition under its #OwnOurVenues scheme.

MVT calls for rates relief extension amid grassroots music’s ‘full-blown crisis’

Music Venue Trust (MVT) has called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to extend the 75% business rate relief after claiming 15% of grassroots venues have closed in the last 12 months.

People on the move: Logitix, Music Venue Trust and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries…

London welcomes one million to live shows in one week

London welcomed more than one million people to live shows last week, which included performances from the likes of Lana Del Rey, Bruce Springsteen, Blur, The Weeknd and more.

Opinion: Dear Andy and Tim…

I hope you had a grand day out at Co-op Live, but can we talk?

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UEFA unveils ‘fans first’ Euro 2024 tix strategy

Wimbledon raises ticket prices for 2023 championships

Lord’s lifetime membership owners allowed to jump 29-year queue

Viagogo fined over unauthorised ticket sales for Rugby World Cup France 2023

Ticketing: The ‘bad-news’ business?

Vivendi plans to sell See Tickets and festival businesses – reports

Leeds United increases season ticket prices by flat 10% fee

Issues reported with Rugby World Cup 2023 ticketing system

See Tickets, Vivendi suffer reported data breach

Health Pass required for entry to Climate Pledge Arena

Aisle seats are the new ‘premium’ tickets

Ticketmaster faces class action lawsuit over Drake tickets

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