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Grassroots venues call Labour rates relief ‘token gesture’ amid fight for survival

Grassroots venues call Labour rates relief ‘token gesture’ amid fight for survival

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This It’s no secret that the situation of Britain’s music venues has grown increasingly fraught, made worse by the Covid pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, and shifting trends in alcohol consumption. That’s why, when Labour pledged to reduce business rates for pubs and music venues by 15 per cent back in January, many business owners across the country breathed a collective sigh of relief. But, after the changes finally came into effect earlier this week, just how positive are the UK’s grassroots venues feeling about the future? Punk project, Total Con, perform at The Lughole as part of its Noise Annoys Fest in 2025. (Credit: Instagram / Alex Brown / @aroutinesearch) Adam Regan, owner of the historic Hare & Hounds in south Birmingham, told The Independent that the new rates relief left much to be desired, even while he feels confident that his business is …

18 Southern California music venues that have opened since the pandemic

18 Southern California music venues that have opened since the pandemic

Published by Sam Flores

Ron Mesh was a tour manager for Guns N’ Roses and hard rock acts for decades — he knows how a well-appointed club can make or break a band. He just opened Dune Room, an independent venue in Indio that aims to keep the desert’s edgier music scenes thriving for the non-festival-saturated months of the year. “I put in everything I would have wanted playing clubs — bus parking, a great green room and amazing sound system,” Mesh said. “In L.A., I wouldn’t have come close to getting this. But Indio’s very exciting — a lot of young metal bands are thriving, and now you don’t even have to go to the high desert to find them.” Mesh is well known in the desert’s music scene (he also opened Studio B, a high-end mix studio). The venue — formerly the Little Street Music Hall — had a knotty opening after some early ownership disputes with former partners. But for salty desert rockers and hungry young punks who can’t afford Coachella tickets, it’s a welcome addition …

Sundance Film Festival 2027 confirms dates and venues for first Colorado edition

Sundance Film Festival 2027 confirms dates and venues for first Colorado edition

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The prestigious Sundance Film Festival is set to embark on a new chapter in Boulder, Colorado, from 21 to 31 January 2027, maintaining its traditional late January slot. Organisers have unveiled more than a dozen key venues for the event, including 11 theatres designated for premieres. Among the confirmed locations are the Boulder High School auditorium, the Casey Middle School auditorium, the Cinemark Century Boulder, the Boulder Theater, and several University of Colorado Boulder sites such as the Macky Auditorium Concert Hall and the Roe Green Theatre. Eugene Hernandez, Sundance Film Festival and public programming director, emphasised close collaboration with the local Colorado community. “Nestled at the base of Colorado’s iconic Flatirons, venues across the city and CU Boulder’s campus provide an ideal setting for festivalgoers from across the world to come together, revel in art, spark conversation, and create unforgettable …

Nostalgic L.A. venues that will take you back to a different era

Nostalgic L.A. venues that will take you back to a different era

Published by Sam Flores

In May 2026 my father will be turning 95 years old! We, his three children, wish to throw him a party for about 12 people. Some guests will be elderly with walkers and canes. We would love to host this on a budget and preferably either in the San Fernando Valley or on the Westside. If it really fits the bill, we would consider other parts of Los Angeles as well. Maybe a lovely patio or some sort of charming restaurant that harks back to another time that my father would enjoy. My dad is a retired game show television producer. He loves the arts, writing, movies, comedy, sports, TV and even continues to produce entertainment shows at his senior assisted living facility. We are so blessed to have him in our lives. — Amy Greenberg Looking for things to do in L.A.? Ask us your questions and our expert guides will share highly specific recommendations. Here’s what we suggest: Happy early birthday to your dad! Ninety-five is a major feat that is definitely worth …

Pubs and music venues to be handed business rates relief after government U-turn | Politics News

Pubs and music venues to be handed business rates relief after government U-turn | Politics News

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A U-turn by the Treasury will see pubs and music venues across England and Wales handed temporary relief from the worst of planned rises to business rates. The government has been under pressure to act after changes made in the budget in November, alongside the end of support from the pandemic, meant businesses – and especially pubs – were set to face huge increases in their business rates in April. This, coupled with a hike in the minimum wage and an increase in employer national insurance contributions, led businesses to warn that hundreds of pubs and venues could close without an intervention. Politics latest – follow live Now Treasury minister Dan Tomlinson has announced that there will be a temporary support package for pubs – but nothing for restaurants, soft play centres and cafes. Announcing the changes, he said: “Pubs are the cornerstone of so many communities, they are essential to the social and cultural life of so many places across the country.” You need javascript enabled to view this content Enable javascript to share …

The venues of the 2026 Winter Olympics : NPR

The venues of the 2026 Winter Olympics : NPR

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Want more Olympics updates? Get our behind-the-scenes newsletter for what it’s like to be at these Games. The 2026 Olympics are set to be the most geographically widespread Games in history, the first to span multiple regions and two host cities: Milan and Cortina, which are about 250 miles apart from each other by road. Over the course of two and a half weeks, athletes in 16 sports will compete in events at 25 venues. The action is divided among four main clusters across northern Italy: Milan, Cortina d’Ampezzo, Valtellina and Val di Fiemme. Athletes will live in one of six Olympic Villages throughout the region: Milan, Cortina, Anterselva, Bormio, Livigno and Predazzo. “This approach allows the maximum use of existing venues, reducing the need for new construction and, as a consequence, minimising the carbon footprint,” states the International Olympic Committee on Olympics.com. The venues span an area covering some 8,495 square miles. Getting between towns could take more than a few hours by car — especially on remote, wintery roads. Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the U.S. …

Snow finally arrives in Italian Winter Olympics venues

Snow finally arrives in Italian Winter Olympics venues

Published by Sam Flores

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Listen and dance to musica Mexicana at these 7 venues in Los Angeles

Listen and dance to musica Mexicana at these 7 venues in Los Angeles

Published by Sam Flores

Start the month off the right way by listening to live música Mexicana with a michelada. Keeping the party spirit of the beer cocktail alive, the family-owned Michelada brand hosts a boisterous pop-up party every first Friday of the month. The Lopez family (owners of Oaxacan restaurant Guelaguetza) began this tradition as a series of cumbia parties at local breweries for people to test their product. But as the event gained popularity, they began to rent out the Beehive, an event space in South L.A., to create a more immersive festival-like experience. Across several stages, DJs and live bandas play a lively mix of classic artists like Los Tucanas de Tijuana and newer groups like Fuerza Regida to a vast crowd. Over the years, First Fridays has become more than a vibrant dance floor, offering flash tattoo artists, hat vendors, a mechanical bull and a selection of local Mexican food. When exploring the open-air venue, odds are high you might run into their mascot, “the Miche Man,” someone dressed in a michelada piñata, responsible for …