Centre Stage: Mark Davyd on why our current licensing laws are a threat to grassroots venues

Mark Davyd

If you’re under 18 and want to see your favourite artist in a stadium, that’s fine. If you want to go to a play, a ballet, or a classical concert – no problem. You can go to an arena, grab a soft drink next to someone having a pint and enjoy the show. But if you want to see a band in a 200-cap venue, the message is different. No entry, come back when you’re old enough to drink.

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