Bristol gig-goers could soon have to pay ticket tax to help pay for city’s ‘incredible’ music scene

Bristol gig-goers could soon have to pay ticket tax to help pay for city’s ‘incredible’ music scene View Image

A one per cent levy could be charged on every gig ticket in Bristol to raise money which would be reinvested into the music scene. Bristol City Council is considering a gig levy to help grassroots music venues survive as many across the country are struggling to stay afloat .

Every gig ticket in the city would have a levy of one per cent of the cost, like a booking fee, paid by the customer. So for a gig costing £20, punters would pay an extra 20p. That would be collected into a central pot, generating an estimated £400,000 to £1 million every year.

Councillors on the economy and skills policy committee gave the go-ahead for preparations on Monday, September 22. This will