Fri 2/10 @ 9PM
Stop the 8% admissions tax on local clubs! Ever wonder why Cleveland — rock capitol of the world — doesn’t offer more music festivals? Part of the reason is Cleveland’s 8% admissions tax, which creates a significant burden on small venues. This surtax is imposed without regard to the cost of paying musicians to perform
According to the Cleveland Music Club Coalition, “…the surtax increases operating losses at small venues, reduces compensation for local musicians, and causes national and regional touring acts to skip Cleveland in favor of other cities that do not impose an 8% tax.” The Coalition wants the City to to support draft ordinance 1492-11 exempting live music at small music venues from the admission tax.
Show your support. Sign the petition and attention Defend Music Night on Fri 2/10, a night of music shows across the city fighting back against the tax. A $5 donation helps the cause. The Beachland will have a night of reggae soul & twang, plus Outlaws 1+1, We The People, G.S. Harper and more. Shows also at Happy Dog, Now’s That’s Class, Brothers Lounge, Peabody’s, RocBar + Rockstar.
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