How Money Really Works. Season 1, Episode 5

In this episode, Peter Oliver is joined by Frankie Francis, musician, venue operator and one of the people behind Sunderland Music City.They talk about the real economics of live music in the UK. This includes the impact of 20 percent VAT on venues, what government support helped after Covid, where it fell short, and how Brexit has changed touring for UK bands nearly ten years on.A practical, first hand look at why grassroots venues are still under pressure and what that means for artists, audiences and local music scenes.Follow How Money Really WorksInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/hmrwpod/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@howmoneyreallyworksXhttps://x.com/HMRWpodYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuH_AxxJZ_ojBdLL3C2LpfA/Follow Frankie Francis and Sunderland Music CityFrankie Francishttps://www.instagram.com/frankie____/Frankie and The Heartstringshttps://www.instagram.com/frankiestrings/Sunderland Music Cityhttps://www.instagram.com/musiccity.uk/DisclaimerThis podcast is for general information and discussion only.Nothing should be taken as financial, tax or legal advice.