Charging music fans a levy on tickets for the biggest gigs – such as Taylor Swift’s Eras tour – could have a “transformative impact” on Scotland’s music and culture sector, the Greens have said.
The cash raised could then be used to support grassroots music, artists and venues – potentially helping prevent some venues from closing.The party raised the issue ahead of Swift’s first Eras show in the UK, with the Blank Space singer set to play to sell-out crowds at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mr Ruskell said: “I hope that everyone heading to Murrayfield this weekend enjoys seeing one of the world’s biggest performers in our country’s stunning capital city.“Yet, all over Scotland, there are fantastic artists and music venues who are feeling the strain like never before. There are iconic venues that have provided a starting ground for some of the biggest artists in the world.
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Greens call for ticket levy on mega gigs as Swift’s Eras tour arrives in UKScottish Greens are calling for a £1 fee to be introduced on tickets for stadium concerts, with the cash raised used to support grassroots music.
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