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CLH: New NTIA Listen for Life Charter Launches to Safeguard Hearing
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has launched the “Listen For Life” charter, aimed at safeguarding hearing within the nightlife industry. This initiative focuses on

Access All Areas: Safer Crowds, Safer Venues Initiative Launched
The “Safer Crowds, Safer Venues” initiative has been launched to improve crowd management in UK venues with capacities under 5000. Developed by the UK Crowd

DJ Mag: Crowd Safety Guide for Venues Published by Industry Experts
Industry experts have published a new crowd safety guide for venues, titled “Safer Crowds, Safer Venues.” This guide, developed by the UK Crowd Management Association,

CTI: ‘Safer Crowds, Safer Venues’ Initiative Released to Enhance Crowd Management Practices in UK
The “Safer Crowds, Safer Venues” initiative has been launched to enhance crowd management in venues with capacities under 5000. Developed by the UK Crowd Management

EIN: Groundbreaking Industry Initiative ‘Safer Crowds, Safer Venues’ Released to Enhance Crowd Management Practices in UK
A groundbreaking initiative titled “Safer Crowds, Safer Venues” has been launched to enhance crowd management practices in the UK. Developed collaboratively by the UK Crowd

Complete Music Update: New Guide Published on Best Practice Crowd Management
A new guide on best practice crowd management has been released by the UK Crowd Management Association, NTIA, LIVE, and the UK Door Security Association.

Q Magazine: Safer Crowds, Safer Venues Rolls Out in UK
The “Safer Crowds, Safer Venues” initiative has been launched in the UK, offering a comprehensive best practice guide for crowd management in smaller performance spaces

The Times: ‘They Kicked Us Out at 10pm’: Why London Nightlife Has Gone Pete Tong
The Times article “Why London Nightlife Has Gone Pete Tong” explores the challenges facing London’s nightlife scene, attributing its decline to factors such as rising

Last Orders for Pubs as Third Cut Hours and Days Due to Cost of Living Crisis
Due to the cost of living crisis, a third of UK pubs have reduced their hours and operating days to manage rising costs, particularly energy

Third of UK Pubs Cut Hours and Days as Industry in Crisis
A third of UK pubs have reduced their operating hours and days in an effort to cut costs amid the cost of living crisis. Rising

Rolling Stone: Music Venue Trust Shares Graphic Highlighting Grassroots Venues’ Importance to Reading & Leeds 2024 Line-up
The Music Venue Trust has highlighted the critical role of grassroots venues in the development of artists featured in the 2024 Reading & Leeds Festival

Manchester Evening News: Staggering Number of Pubs Cut Hours and Days in Fight for Survival as Industry in Crisis
A significant number of pubs across the UK are reducing their operating hours and days in a bid to survive the ongoing cost of living

The Morning Advertiser: OPINION: Early Closing Taking a Toll on Night-Time Economy
The current economic environment is prompting pubs and other night-time businesses to close earlier, significantly impacting the dynamics of the late-night sector. This trend is

The Standard: Night Czar: London’s Nightlife Facing ‘Extraordinary Challenges’ Three Years on From Lockdown
London’s Night Czar, Amy Lamé, has highlighted the “extraordinary challenges” facing the city’s nightlife, including high energy bills, staff shortages, and increased sensitivity to noise

Pubs Begging for Help as Cost of Living Crisis Forces Them Into Drastic Measures to Survive
Publicans across the UK are pleading for government assistance as the cost of living crisis forces many to take drastic measures to survive. Some pubs

ITV: Drink Spiking Crackdown: What to Do if You Think You’ve Been Targeted
ITV News reports on a nationwide crackdown on drink spiking, highlighting police patrols and new legislation to make spiking a stand-alone offense. The Night Time

The Caterer: Institute of Hospitality and Night Time Industries Association Enter ‘Strategic Partnership’
The Institute of Hospitality and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) have formed a strategic partnership to support the night-time economy. This collaboration aims to

The Morning Advertiser: NTIA, 5,000+ Call for VAT Reduction to 12.5%
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has launched the #LeaveNoOneBehind campaign, urging the UK government to reduce VAT to 12.5% in the Spring Budget. This

The Morning Advertiser: NTIA, ‘Challenges for Late-Night Firms Outweighing Strengths’
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has released its third annual Night-Time Economy (NTE) Report, highlighting that economic challenges are outweighing the strengths of late-night
Daily Mail: The Annihilation of London’s Party Scene
A new report highlights that London is facing a wave of closures among its party bars and clubs, driven by developers, rising operational costs, and

CLH: Night Time Industries Association and the Institute of Hospitality Join Forces for #LeaveNoOneBehind Campaign
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and the Institute of Hospitality have launched the #LeaveNoOneBehind campaign. This initiative aims to support individuals in the nightlife

Undrtone: Urgent Call for Support: Night Time Industries Association and Institute of Hospitality Unite for #LeaveNoOneBehind Campaign
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and the Institute of Hospitality have united in an urgent call for support to address the challenges faced by

The Spirits Business: Nearly 400 Nightclubs Shut Since March 2020
A recent report from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) reveals that nearly 400 nightclubs have closed since March 2020. This significant decline highlights the

Mixmag: 4% of Nightclubs in England, Wales, and Scotland Shut In 2023, Study Shows
A new report from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) reveals that England, Wales, and Scotland lost 4% of their nightclubs in 2023. This significant