VNPF demands further support for Dutch live sector

Organisation's new Pop Stages and Festivals in Figures 2020 report shows concert revenue fell €92m last year

News By James Hanley | 2 November 2021

Saturday's 'Unmute Us' march took place in six Dutch cities
The 'Unmute Us' march took place in six Dutch cities in August

The Association of Dutch Music Venues and Festivals (VNPF) has warned the sector will remain in need of financial support as long as Covid-19 restrictions remain in place.

The warning follows the recent publication of its new Pop Stages and Festivals in Figures 2020 report, based on data from 101 Dutch music venues and festivals.

According to the study, revenue from ticket sales and catering at domestic shows plummeted from €121.7 million in 2019 to €29.7m last year as a result of…

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