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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Williams

UK’s biggest concert arenas face huge tax hikes sparking ticket price fears

Major concert venues across England and Wales, including London’s iconic O2 Arena and Manchester’s Co-op Live, are facing unprecedented property tax increases that could see their bills more than double within three years.

Industry experts warn that these soaring costs will inevitably lead to higher ticket prices for concertgoers and could jeopardise the viability of smaller music venues.

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