£7 million in new premises taxes places over 350 grassroots music venues at immediate risk of closure.

£7 million in new premises taxes places over 350 grassroots music venues at immediate risk of closure.

Despite extensive briefing to HM Treasury, Department of Culture, Media and Sport
and Department for Business and Trade about the negative economic, social and cultural impacts of the removal of the 75% business rate relief for Grassroots Music Venues, the Government has today announced that business rate relief will reduce to 40% from April 1st, 2025. The immediate impact is to create a demand for £7 million in additional premises taxes from a sector that, in 2023, returned an entire gross profit across all 830 such venues in the UK of just £2.9 million. 43% of Grassroots Music Venues in the UK made a loss in 2023.

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Simon Spillett - Peterborough Jazz Club - 10th Novem

 Tenor saxophonist Simon Spillett with his star studded quartet at The Key Theatre on Sunday
10^th November. 

Leading both his own quartet and big band, and inspired by the classic Brit-bop of the 1950's and 1960's, his is a powerful passionate style, it's emphasis on straight-ahead jazz. Simon's performances are a roller-coaster ride encompassing everything from high bebop to lyrical balladry, the whole tied together by his signature witty stage presence. 

Simon has also become a champion of the music in all manner of ways, including writing a biography of legendary British saxophonist Tubby Hayes. Simon has recorded four highly regarded albums, the latest of which, Dear Tubby H, garnered a five star review in Jazzwise magazine. His quartet tonight features a dynamic rhythm section including pianist Pete Billington, bassist Alec Dankworth and drummer Pete Cater.

Further details and tickets are available on the Key Theatre website or by calling the Box Office on 01733 852992. Hurry, there are only a few tickets left !!

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