New research conducted by Obsurvant on behalf of the NTIA indicates that less young people are attending nightclubs. Money pressures, safety concerns and transport hindrances all play a key role, with numbers down for attendance and participation compared to just a year ago. The study asked 2, citizens in the UK aged between 18 and 30 about their leisure activities and behaviours. Financial worries were the overwhelming main reason for this change, with many saying live events were simply too expensive.
This price increase has been seen in dynamic ticket pricing models and higher fees for live music shows across the board. Interestingly, a third of those who took part in the research said they were prone to fear, anxiety, uneasiness or feeling unsafe when going out at night. How about actually creating change to incentivise healthier night life activity?
The NTIA has proposed enhanced street lighting, safer transport options, extended public transport hours and more frequent services to combat the decline. More of us are spending our time inside, saving on the rising cost of an evening out, and getting food or entertainment delivered directly to our homes.
Tickets for most live events have also risen dramatically in price over the last few years, leaving many people out of pocket. You can view the full report here. I was previously the Editor at Thred before moving to Bristol in You can find me curating playlists, designing article headline images, and sipping cider on a Thursday.
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