Expert Insight SUPPORT NIGHTCLUBS 7 REASONS TO
Nightclubs are important venues across the country that give people an opportunity to socialise, let loose and be themselves.
It is in no doubt that nightclubs have been one of the most negatively affected business groups throughout the pandemic. An All‑Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) survey found that nightclubs were trading at just 5% of their pre‑coronavirus annual revenue. The survey also found that 51% of staff in nightclubs have been made redundant, with 63% of nightclubs forced into redundancies as 51% of clubs are behind on rental payments.
Nightclubs need to be supported. Only 12 nightclubs have been awarded finance from the £1.57 Billion Culture Recovery Fund. It is an industry which relies upon industry growth and outgoing social attitudes. At NDML, we want our industry to thrive, which is why we have listed just ten reasons as to why nightclubs should be supported:
1. UNITES A COMMUNITY Nightclubs often cater to a specific generation, connecting people of the same age through music and dance.
2. PROVIDES A HUGE JOB MARKET There are 4,003 nightclub businesses in the UK, with an industry market size of £227 million. The Office for National Statistics reported a drop in employment of 695,000 jobs since beginning of lockdown.
3. AN INDUSTRY DRIVEN BY YOUNG PEOPLE Clubs are some of the last cultural spaces truly driven by young people – they run the bars, engineer the sound, book the nights, manage the venues and play the records.
4. A SAFE SPACE FOR MARGINALISED GROUPS Marginalised by sexuality, ethnicity, religion or class; nightclubs are where many group together to celebrate their difference from the UK’s broadly homogenous society.
5. MUSIC PROGRESSION What would life be like without new music, and nightclubs are the breeding grounds for the next new talent. Many starting artists, DJs and VJs have cut their teeth in a local nightclub.
6. DE-STRESS After a week of work, labour or revision, nightclubs are considered by many the best way to let down your hair.
7. DON’T ANNOY THE NEIGHBOURS! The Greater Manchester police blamed restrictions and the closure of public spaces the reason why “we are seeing a resurgence of very large gatherings.” It’s clear, taking away a man’s space to dance and be loud won’t stop him partying.
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR NIGHTCLUB? Nightclubs need customers. There are also currently petitions and surveys from the government which can be used to show your support for the sector and help celebrate the cultural importance of our nightlife.
To understand more about working with an insurance broker that truly understands how to protect nightclubs and the hospitality industry, talk to NDML on 0344 488 9205.
ndml.co.uk
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October 2021
www.venue-insight.com
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