GLASGOW councillors have backed the plans to introduce a ticket levy on Scots 'mega-gigs' which will see ticket prices take another hike. The council aim to re-invest the money to support smaller music venues in and around the city . 2 The ticket levy will be added to tickets at major concerts across Scotland Credit: Alamy 2 Concert goers will be charged an additional fee on top of their tickets which will be used to fund smaller and struggling music venues Credit: Getty The proposal - created by The Scottish Greens - would give the council power to charge a levy on tickets at big venues such as Hampden or Murrayfield.
That motion has now passed and will see the introduction of a £1 ticket levy for major concerts. Now, councillors will be taking the next steps towards putting the charge into action. The party highlighted how putting the charge on upcoming performances from Sam Fender , Kylie Minogue , Olly Murs , Strictly Come Dancing , funnyman Peter Kay, and WWE could raise around £160,000 for other causes.
READ MORE MONEY STORIES TICKET TAX Scots fans face extra charge for tickets to see their favourite acts at Hydro COST OF COOKING CRISIS Iceland relaunches interest-free loans to ease pressure on Brits Campaigners including the Music Venue Trust have been calling for the change to be made for years - and the vote means they are finally getting their wish. Coldplay , Enter Shikari, and Sam Fender are among some of the major names in music who already have added costs on .
