Ticket Levy

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Ticket Levy • 2 min read

Culture Minister demands “tangible progress” from live music industry on ticket levy, convenes meeting of stakeholders

The UK government last month told the live sector to get a ticket levy system to support grassroots shows up and running “as soon as possible”. The culture select committee asked for more clarity on timings, with ministers now saying they want “tangible progress” during the first quarter of 2025…

Chris Cooke • 10 Dec 2024

UK government warns live sector: sort out ticket levy ASAP or we will force people to the negotiating table

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Ticket Levy • 5 min read

UK government warns live sector: sort out ticket levy ASAP or we will force people to the negotiating table

Earlier this year Parliament’s culture select committee said the live sector should set up a ticket levy and the government introduce a VAT cut to support grassroots venues and shows. The government has responded agreeing the industry should swiftly set up a levy system, but rejecting the VAT cut…

Chris Cooke • 14 Nov 2024