A new survey by the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has revealed that UK clubs have seen a 26% rise in their total operating costs...
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"The electronic music scene and clubbing is definitely an incredible part of our cultural and economic force... it travels all over the world globally.
Clubs and DJs have been 'left in the corner to rot', according to Faithless' Sister Bliss.
Painting a stark picture of the UK's pandemic-ravage nightlife...
“This decision will help London's nighttime economy thrive..."
London’s controversial Form 696 has been removed following a month-long assessment at the behest of Mayor Sadiq Khan. The form has been heavily criticized for...
Fancy saving London's nightlife?
Following the launch of the night tube last weekend, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan continues his bid to make the UK capital a 24-hour city...
The decision follows widespread criticism from the Hackney nightlife industry.
Hackney Council announced yesterday that it will re-adopt its current licensing policy, which is set to expire in January 2016, and will re-consult on an...
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Australian music journalist Andrew Wowk shares the story behind the New South Wales government’s recent festival crackdown, and explains why music venues are currently in the firing...
It's been five years since the New South Wales government, under the leadership of Barry O’Farrell, introduced the controversial lockout laws. These laws were a...
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The change in legal status protects nightclubs from gentrification
Berlin is on track to officially declare its nightclubs as cultural institutions, RA reports.
Having been previously classified as "entertainment venues" alongside brothels, arcades...
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No more 1.30AM last entry, although bar service remains restricted in Australia's 'only truly global city'...
Sydney has scrapped the controversial lockout laws for everywhere except the city's Kings Cross.
This means restrictions on last entry into venues — currently 1.30AM...
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Five years on from its implementation, the controversial legislation might finally be rescinded...
Sydney's notorious lockout laws are set to be reviewed and potentially erased.
The Australian city's harsh licensing restrictions are to be re-evaluated over five years...
The “one-size-fits-all” approach doesn’t work...
California’s bars and nightclubs could have their drinks curfew extended from 2am to 4am if a new bill proposed by state Senator Scott Weiner becomes...
Seriously not cool, guys...
Plans to extend California's licensing rules so alcohol can be served until 4 am have been scuppered by state officials.
The current limit in California...
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A major loss to California's nightlife...
San Francisco club Mezzanine will close after losing its lease, with the final parties set for late-2019.
The independent venue has been a staple of...
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak's latest spending review includes a 50% discount on business rates for music venues, but some believe it doesn't go far enough
Chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday (October 27th) announced his latest spending review on behalf of the UK Government, setting out the economic agenda for the coming...
Music to promoter's ears...
The UK Green Party has proposed a three-day weekend during its party conference in Liverpool this week.
The three-day weekend could become a commitement in...
Artwork, Sasha, Cassy and more...
With Fabric's future hanging in the balance a host of DJs — including Artwork, Sasha and Cassy — have all called upon London mayor Sadiq...
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Clubs owners say a “perfect storm” of increased costs put them at significant risk