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The NTES26 Highlights Video Is Now Live
The official highlights video from the Night Time Economy Summit 2026 (NTES26) is now available to watch. Hosted at Blackstock Market in Liverpool, this year’s
2 March 2026
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Nightlife Article #113: Time for Honest Reflection on the S12, or what is known as the “Security Leadership Group”.
Read the article on LinkedIn Read more Nightlife Articles Since its inception, the S12, now more recently referred to as the “Security Leadership Group”, has
2 March 2026
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NTIA Hosts NSW Night Time Economy Minister in Greater Manchester as Global Momentum Builds for Dedicated Government Leadership
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has welcomed The Hon. John Graham MLC, Minister for Music and the Night Time Economy in New South Wales,
26 February 2026
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NTIA Hosts NSW Night Time Economy Minister in London as Global Momentum Builds for Dedicated Government Leadership
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has welcomed The Hon. John Graham MLC, Minister for Music and the Night Time Economy in New South Wales,
24 February 2026
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Global Night-Time Economy leadership spotlighted in Glasgow during NSW Ministerial visit
Mike Grieve, Chair of NTIA Scotland and Director of Sub Club; Councillor Angus Millar, Convener for the City Centre and Co-Chair of the City Centre
24 February 2026
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NTIA Hosts NSW Night Time Economy Minister as Global Demand for Dedicated Government Leadership Accelerates
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) will host The Hon. John Graham MLC, Minister for Music and the Night Time Economy in New South Wales,
23 February 2026
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Nightlife Article #112 : You Can’t Choose Your Geography Teacher, You Just Need to Learn Geography!
You can’t choose your geography teacher. You don’t get to redraw the map you’re born into. You inherit it, the borders, the terrain, the climate.
23 February 2026
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Industry Warned That Raising Employment Taxes Would Drive Youth Unemployment – This Week’s Figures Prove It
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has responded to today’s confirmation that inflation has fallen to 3%, following Monday’s release of youth unemployment figures showing
18 February 2026
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UK Electronic Music Powers £2.47bn: Free Parties Boom, Mid-Tier Venues in Crisis and the North Leads 93% Growth, New Report Reveals
New national report finds audiences growing and regional scenes surging – even as economic pressure accelerates club closures and hollows out the UK’s nightlife infrastructure.
17 February 2026
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The INA Advances Global Coordination on Day Two of the Night Time Economy Summit 2026
The International Nightlife Association (INA) has continued its active participation on Day Two of the Night Time Economy Summit 2026 (NTES26), held at Blackstock Market
17 February 2026
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NTIA Scotland Following Scottish Government’s Announcement of Business Rates Relief Announcement Statement from Mike Grieve – Chair of NTIA Scotland
“As Chair of NTIA Scotland, we welcome the Scottish Government’s decision to increase business rates relief from 15% to 40% for eligible hospitality and night-time
17 February 2026
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Global Momentum Builds: NTIA and International Nightlife Association Back UK Call for Minister as Australian Leaders Urge Worldwide Action
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and the International Nightlife Association (INA) have today thrown their full support behind calls from Angela Rayner, Andy Burnham
16 February 2026
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Nightlife Article #111: Ageism in Clubbing: Is There an Age Limit for Fun?
When did nightlife become a young person’s game? Scroll through social media and you could be forgiven for thinking that clubbing belongs exclusively to the
16 February 2026
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Nightlife Article #110: Reframing the Night: Why Nightlife Must Lead, Not Follow
Cities do not operate in discrete shifts. They function as a continuum, flowing from day through to night, with the boundaries between these hours increasingly
8 February 2026
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Hospitality Charities Join Forces to Help Professionals Stay in the Industry During Times of Hardship
The Institute of Hospitality has joined forces with Hospitality Action to strengthen support for hospitality professionals facing financial hardship, with the IoH Funded Membership bursary
6 February 2026
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Nominations for The World’s 100 Best Clubs™ 2026 list are officially open!
A message from our partners, the International Nightlife Association As you may recall, we recently announced that the nomination period for The World’s 100 Best
4 February 2026
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Rt.Hon. Angela Rayner, Burnham and Rotherham join Global Leaders, Cultural Icons and UNESCO Voices at Night Time Economy Summit in Liverpool
The NTIA are proud to welcome Rt.Hon Angela Rayner and Mayors of the North Andy Burnham, Steve Rotheram and Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of
4 February 2026
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Government Sparks Anger by Excluding Nightclubs, Grassroots Electronic and Recorded Music Spaces From Rates Relief, Says NTIA
The Government’s latest Business Rates Relief scheme has delivered a serious blow to Britain’s night-time economy, explicitly excluding nightclubs, grassroots electronic music venues and recorded music
1 February 2026
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Further Cost Pressures Hit Night Time Economy Businesses as Alcohol Duty Increases
Comment on Alcohol Duty Rise Today – Michael Kill, CEO NTIA: “Today’s warnings from drinks industry leaders that further price rises are inevitable underline the
1 February 2026
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Nightlife Article #109: Why the Night-Time Economy Should Matter to Government
Read the article on LinkedIn Read more Nightlife Articles For ministers, the night-time economy rarely fits neatly within a single portfolio. It intersects simultaneously with
31 January 2026