Liquour licensing news a step forward for the Sydney club and pub scene
This morning the news that almost every promoter and potential venue owner was waiting to hear was released. An easing of the requirements to get a liquour license, a relaxing of the liquor license laws and also a drop in the price of a liquour licenses. This will have significant impact for all NSW and will be a massive step in the right direction to allow NSW cities the liberties to become truly cosmopolitan destinations. At the moment due to the expensive and restrictive nature of the licensing laws only few venues can afford club/hotel liquour licenses which means to cover costs only main stream styles of music can pay the bills. These laws will aid underground and niche venues to be born.
Although the liquour license laws have not been the only issue with setting up a new underground venue in Sydney, the other being the recent increase in music loyalties, they will certainly aid in reducing the start up and running costs.
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