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Local News · LondonBlack music events face higher cancellation rates, report finds
Black and South Asian-led music events in London are cancelled, restricted, or shut down at higher rates than white-led events, a new report has found. The Race Equality In Music Event Licensing (REMEL) project identified systemic barriers costing the sector millions annually.
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Culture & Arts · LondonMOT retains top spot as Time Out ranks London's best clubs
Time Out London has released its 2026 ranking of the city's 45 best nightclubs. MOT in South Bermondsey kept its first place position for the second year. Three new venues, including Brixton's Club Cheek and Peckham's Palais, have also joined the list.
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Council & Politics · HackneyGovernment cuts business rates for 32,000 pubs and venues but excludes large music spaces
A 20% business rates cut for nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs and live music venues in England has been announced by the government. Hackney Council’s cabinet member for nightlife, Cllr Sam Mathys, said the measure is overdue but leaves key issues unresolved, including the exclusion of larger venues and delayed savings until next year.
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