“Many live music venues will be forced to close and those that remain will need to increase ticket prices considerably, hurting Scottish music fans disproportionately compared to those elsewhere in the UK.'
promoters warned a ban on booze ads would decimate festivals and push gig tickets through the roof, causing"huge job losses" - and said audiences would just travel down south instead.
More than 100 Scottish drinks brands have already joined forces to warn that a “blanket ban” would threaten the “very existence” of some companies - as the Scottish Government attempts to crack down on underage drinking and help recovering alcoholics. "Techniques are likely to mirror those used in sports sponsorship, including alcohol branding on stages at music festivals and shows, alcohol advertising being displayed on programmes and posters, and online content.
In a letter to Ms Todd, Mr Ellis wrote: “This letter is not intended to ignore or try to dismiss the fact that there are problem drinkers in Scotland. Mr Ellis said the government’s proposals would see Scotland lose its reputation as a leading live music country and would also be “unable to nurture homegrown talent in the way that it has done in recent years.”
“Many live music venues will be forced to close and those that remain will need to increase ticket prices considerably, hurting Scottish music fans disproportionately compared to those elsewhere in the UK.
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