Campaign launched against Dutch ticket tax hike
A full-page advert has appeared in every newspaper in the Netherlands protesting the government's plans to raise the VAT rate from 9% to 21%
News By James Hanley | 3 June 2024
A coalition of organisations in the Netherlands have launched a joint campaign against the government’s plans to raise the tax rate for the cultural and creative sector from 9% to 21%.
A full-page advert appeared in every national and regional newspaper today (3 June) with the message #nohigherebtw (nohigherVAT) on behalf of the alliance, which includes the Association of Dutch Music Venues and Festivals’ (VNPF), as well as other groups across culture, media, catering, books and sports.
It follows proposals unveiled by…
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