London’s independent music venues in crisis despite bumper year
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Publication Date |
Jan 16, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:13:44

hospitality-sector-industry-restaurants-pubs-live-music-events-mayor-sadiq-khan-b1132501.html">Hospitality industry rakes in £46 billion to beat pre-pandemic income. How Beyoncé and The Weeknd brought huge numbers to the capital. Why are indy venues struggling to stay afloat? Our Local Democracy Reporter Noah Vickers explains the capital’s economic boost, and Arts Correspondent Robert Dex explains why smaller music venues are on a knife-edge. In this episode:

  • Post-pandemic boom down to increased public confidence
  • Why inflation suggests the sector’s still behind
  • How big events like Glasto hamper small music venues
  • Why London’s at risk of losing musical talent

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