In the early part of this century, the UK saw an explosion in the number of music festivals it hosted. By 2019 there were hundreds of events taking place.
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In the early part of this century, the UK saw an explosion in the number of music festivals it hosted. By 2019, there were hundreds of events taking place.
But then came Covid, the cost-of-living crisis and soaring costs, and the sector struggled to
recover. This year, dozens were scrapped before the busy summer season.
Now there are calls for the government to step in to cut VAT on ticket sales to keep them afloat.
The number of small venues shrank by just nine in 2025, but more than half of them reported making no profit, while employment in…
Report from Live shows spending £2bn higher than before Covid-19 shutdowns, although grassroots venues are still closing at an…
Tickets for big tours have vastly outstripped inflation, while smaller artists and venues struggle. The magic is in danger of…
Live entertainment company Live Nation said its data shows that around 4.3 million fans are expected to attend its UK events this…
Campaign, which highlights the best grassroots music venues across the UK and the people working tirelessly to keep them alive,…
More than half of people said they enjoy the bands their parents saw when they were younger, Santander UK said.
