The current sad situation for live music in bars and elsewhere, is detailed by many examples in the following thread.

It would seem that should anyone complain about anything, from the plumbing, seating or to the public vomiting outside or about entirely alcohol related problems, the end result is that live music is limited or prevented by our local authorities. However, the serving of alcohol continues.

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