Glasgow City Council has voted to support the introduction of a £1 levy on tickets for mega gigs - with the idea that proceeds will be used to support small music venues in the area. <br /><br />The levy would apply to concerts taking place at the OVO Hydro which has a 14,300 capacity, and could potentially raise hundreds of thousands of pounds each year. <br /><br />The motion was led by the Scottish Greens who said upcoming performances and events including Kylie Minogue, Sam Fender, Olly Murs, and Strictly Come Dancing could raise upwards of £100,000.<br /><br />It was passed with cross party support while the council are now looking at ways to implement it. <br /><br />There have long been campaigns for smaller music venues in the city to receive a contribution from the proceeds of arena gigs as they help support the growth of artists, with a number of huge acts already adopting their own levy. <br /><br />According to the Music Venue Trust 125 venues across the UK abandoned live music in 2023 and half have shut completely. <br /><br />While the number of grassroots spaces has declined by 13 percent, around a third are operating at a loss, with increasing rental costs a major factor.
