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dreamings-free · 2 months

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The 23,500 Co-op Live venue in Manchester is set to open in April

By Liberty Dunworth | 23rd February 2024

Bosses of two of the largest indoor UK arenas have come to blows, with one accusing the other of trying to block its launch date for competitive reasons.

The conflict is between the AO Arena in Manchester (operated by ASM Global) and the upcoming 23,500 seat venue Co-op Live, which is set to open in the city this April.

In a licensing meeting for the latter, ASM Global had objected over “public safety” reasons and accused the application for a licence being “simply unlawful”.

Initially, ASM stated they had no issue with the new venue opening until midnight, however, issues arose at the prospect of the space being allowed to open until 2am at the weekend. In written submissions to Manchester City Council’s licensing committee, the operator of AO Arena said it only wanted to promote licensing objectives to “safeguard public safety and the prevention of public nuisance”.

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Elsewhere, opposition towards the venue having its licence granted has come from 32 residents, two councillors, the council’s public health team, and the Music Venue Trust (MVT).

For the latter, this comes as Co-op Live had “declined” to sign up for a £1-per-ticket levy which funds the MVT’s “pipeline investment fund” for grassroots venues. During the hearing, Mark Donnelly suggested that the MVT’s objection was out of spite due to the refusal to opt-in for the levy, however, MVT’s Niall Forde said this suggestion was “inflammatory” and “entirely false” (via BBC).

The MVT has instead taken issue with the venue’s “ancillary spaces” being allowed to stay open later into the night, because of the impact it will have on neighbouring residents and smaller businesses.

The licensing hearing continues.

News of the MVT’s issue with the arena opening comes in light of it sharing a report, showing the “disaster” that struck the UK’s grassroots music venues in 2023.

Last year, the MVT delivered their first annual report at the Houses Of Parliament – warning grassroots gig spaces in the UK were “going over a cliff” without urgent government action and investment from new large arenas.

-> full article here on NME.com

a reporter from Manchester Evening News has also been live tweeting from the licensing meetings; twitter threads from Feb 21st and Feb 22nd

#latest news on co-op live #i agree with MVT that it’s pretty pathetic they won’t support the ticket levy #the drama of it all in those twitter threads tho.. lol #co op live #manchester #music venue trust #uk live music #nme #23.02.24 #no mentions of harry in this article either..

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veilingofthesun · 9 months

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Rehearsal photos from Next to Normal at Donmar Warehouse - 2023

Photography by Marc Brenner

#next to normal #n2n #n2n uk #n2n donmar warehouse #donmar warehouse #caissie levy #jamie parker #eleanor worthington cox #jack ofrecio #jack wolfe #trevor dion nicholas #marc brenner #musicals #musical theatre #musical theater #kitt & yorkey #tom kitt #brian yorkey

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kurthummelseyelashes · 2 months

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patiently waiting for next to normal on the west end (definitely not for slime tutorials) (of course not) (if anyones going please film it and then wrap it up with a bow and give it to me)

#next to normal #jack wolfe #caissie levy #next to normal uk

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rosetintedpages · 5 days

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Still waiting on a Jack full outfit reveal ™️ (because I spy a whole Kaz Brekker coat) but Caissie and Eleanor look STUNNING

#i knew they’d be glam but they outglammed my expectations #next to normal uk #eleanor worthington cox #caissie levy #jack wolfe #rosetinted olivier breakdown (in both senses of the word)

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cactusreeves · 1 year

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KABEDON

#riren #rivaere #リヴァエレ #seme levi #short levi #uke eren #glasses eren #aot #snk

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eaglesnick · 8 months

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Private Sector Good Public Sector Bad

According to textbook definitions, the “private sector” it is that part of the economy that is owned and controlled by individuals and businesses rather than by government. As such, those individuals and businesses are entitled to pocket ALL profits made, minus taxes paid to government.

According to neoliberal economic theory, a theory much championed by Rishi Sunak and previous Conservative governments, this leads to cost effectiveness and maximised efficiency throughout the economy.

Jolly good! This is very much mainstream economic theory and has been ever since Margaret Thatcher was PM. But what Conservatives (and Labour) never do is follow through on their economic beliefs!

If those individuals and businesses in the private sector are entitled to ALL the profit they make, then it follows in my mind that they are also liable for any costs they incur. And it also follows that if they mess up, miscalculate or over-stretch themselves financially, then they should bare ALL of the costs of their own failures.

But that isn’t what happens. Remember the banking crisis? The greedy banks over-reached themselves, lending out too much money on bad assets. We the taxpayer had to bail them out. The last ten years of falling standards of living are in large part due to the Austerity policies introduced by Tory governments to help shore up the privately owned financial sector of the economy.

Nothing has changed. Yesterday, were heard the good news that household yearly energy costs will fall by approximately £150. Whoopee! The bad news is that standing charges energy companies can impose will be allowed to rise and might wipe out the above savings.

Only two of the six big suppliers of energy to the UK are British owned. In 2020, these companies did very well for themselves.

“The UK’s ‘Big Six’ energy companies made over £3billion in profit in 2020." (Big Issue: 04/02/22)

Hardly a struggling market you would of thought. Yet our Tory government is charging every one of us for those PRIVATE companies that failed in a business where it seems ridiculously easy to make huge profits.

“The secret £200 bill you’ll pay for failed energy firms” Telegraph: 09/0422)

Sunak repeatedly tells us that inflation is the main enemy of the economy yet he raised the standing charge by a massive 80% last year.

“Ofgem refuses to change ‘unjust’ standing charge policy, which has seen fees rocket as much as 80%" (inews: 18/08/22)

And this year we have this

“Standing charges will rise again…" (moneysavingexpert: 25/08/23)

The decision to raise standing charges can be laid at the door of government, as it is the government agency Ofgem that “takes decisions on price controls and enforcement.” As Martin Lewis rightly tells us,:

“The level of standing charges and unit rates, and the split between the two of them, is set by Ofgem.” (moneysavingexpert: 04/07/23)

And as usual in this topsy-turvy world of Tory economic policy it is perfectly acceptable for foreign firms to make huge profits from the British consumer, but not all right for them to take a hit when businesses fail.

#uk politics #energy companies #profit #tax payer #levies. neo-liberalism #rip off #hypocrisy

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daisychainsem · 7 months

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Cherrygate - Rewritten

Author's note - This is my first try at writing, I replayed Love Island season one last week. Cherrygate gets me every time, they could have done so much. If main character is loyal she still gets shafted and blamed because of Erikah jealousy. I wanted to see if I could do something better, if you think it's awful sorry.

All grammar mistakes are my own and on my head be it.

Word count - 2000+

Disclaimer - characters are property of Fusebox.

Couple - Levi & Elena

18+ strong language

The Morning after Cherrygate

Elena woke for a split second she forgot about last night but only for a second before it hit her, she was hoping it was just a nightmare. How could he do this to her? After everything they had been through to get here...

“Oi, so it wasn’t a dream was it?” Tim calls over as her eyes glass over, she sits up offering a weak smile to Tim, “it feels like a nightmare,” she sighs wiping the stray tear on her cheek as she looks down not wanting Tim to notice but it’s too late.

He pulls back his duvet, Jen is already up, he makes his way over to his friend before pulling her in for a hug, “I didn’t see that coming. I thought he was really into you!” he huffs, “how are you feeling?”

She looks up at him, “I’m really upset,” her eyes become more glassy, “yeah, that was a stupid question, wasn’t it?” He weakly smiles at her as the bedroom door opens and Levi pokes his head in, he spots her awake with Tim consoling her.

He freezes on the spot, “oh, I didn’t think you’d be up!” He stood awkwardly not knowing what to say, “I’ve go to go....um...be somewhere less awkward!” Tim jumps off the bed and pushes passed Levi, “you messed up big time!” Tim whispers to Levi as he makes his way out of the bedroom.

“Leave me alone!” Elena spits at him before pulling the duvet over her head not wanting to speak to him, “I was trying to!” she heard him hiss at her before she felt the mattress dip and heard him sigh, “listen, I just want to say....” he’s cut off with the bedroom door opening.

He rolls his eyes, “oh great. Another interruption.” He looks over his shoulder at Cherry who just wanders in holding her phone, “morning everyone. I’ve got a text!” She smiles but it quickly fades when she spots Levi.

“What? It’s so early!” Rohan looks shocked, Elena pulls the covers from over her head, “why does this keep happening?” Allegra groans.

Cherry, today you and another Islander will take a trip to the local market. You must buy the ingredients you need to prepare a home-cooked dinner for the rest of the islanders.

#Onthemarket #foodforthought

“Right. Saved by the bell, I suppose!” Cherry awkwardly smiles, “come on, Levi. We’re going shopping!” He looks a little shocked, “yeah, ok! That sounds good! I think I was done here anyway, I guess I’ll talk to you later, Elena!” he gets up and Elena pulls the duvet back over her head, “I don’t think there is anything I want to say to you!” She calls out from the covers.

The other islanders look over at Elena under the covers, she heard Tim fill them in.

“Oh, Elena!” Talia takes a seat on the edge of the bed and pulls back the covers, Elena sits up, “I can’t believe he’d do that after he made such a big deal about recoupling with you!” Elena shrugs trying to not let it bother her.

“There has to be more to it,” Talia tried to reassure her, “he has been unsure about us,” Elena admits to her.

“I think you need to speak to him,” Elena laughs, “he’s a little busy right now,” Elena rolls her eyes.

“Ok, get ready for when he’s back!” Talia nudges her, Elena reluctantly gets up off the bed and heads for the dressing room.

A few hours later, Elena is sat around the fire pit as Levi and Cherry arrive back, she watches the islanders gather round the kitchen as she notices Levi looking for her as each of them make their way from inside. He looks disappointed when he can’t find her, but then his eyes move around the villa, she looks away not wanting to meet his eye.

She doesn’t move from her seat, or notice Jen making her way over, “you coming over to see what those two are cooking?” Elena shook her head, “rather not!” her stubbornness took over.

“He searched for you as soon as he came back!” Jen took a seat next to her, “didn’t look too hard, did he?!” Elena shrugs, “as much of a mistake he made he’s honest to his core. You must know what Jasper and Allegra are saying is complete bullshit! I think there is another factor to it. When we were playing never have I ever you remember he said he cheated?”

Elena nods, “I asked him about...” Elena looks, over to where Levi is, his eyes are already on her, he looks sad, his eyes pull away from her to the food he's preparing.

"I GOT A TEXT!" Tim calls out pulling all the islanders to him, "what is it?" Rohan asks, "let me read it. Islanders, it's time to find out how much you trust each other. Get ready to get wet in a game of sink or swim! #Trustissues!"

The islanders looks round each other, "this will be interesting!" Allegra teases the group. Elena rolls her eyes unenthusiastic, perfect timing! She followed the group out to the challenge.

Elena wasn't playing much attention until her name was called put, "next up, it's Elena and Levi! This should be interesting!" Jasper chuckles, the pair make their way up to the tanks and onto the platforms, she looks straight ahead, but she could feel his eyes on her.

"I'm sorry babe! I really made a mess!" He calls over in hope she'll turn to look at him, but she doesn't. Instead she looks down at the two buttons dunk or save, she hits one wanting this to be over, "hey which one did you push?" He calls over.

"Dunk!" She shouts back still not turning to look at him, "fair enough. You're hard to read sometimes!" She takes a deep breath not letting his comment get to her.

"They have both made a decision, time to count down!" Jasper smugly smirks, the islanders count "three, two, one!" But neither of you move…

Levi is confused, she finally turns to face him, "what people say and what they do are two different things. You should know that more than anyone!" She hissed before she made her way down from the tank.

She heard Levi sigh as she made her way back to watch the others, Rohan and Jake dunk each other which lightens the mood. Elena and Erikah are called up, "what do you say hun? Do I dunk you or save you?"

"Do what you want!" Elena calls over, "you always do anyway!" Elena mutters under her breath as she hits a button, the islanders count down, "three, two, one!" The water was cold.

Elena knew she'd dunk her, it made her feel less bad about dunking Erikah as she swam to the top, Erikah is holding onto the side as she narrows her eyes at Elena, "you dunked me! You actually dunked me!" Erikah hissed.

Elena climb out of the tank, "karma is a bitch or a dunk tank!" Elena smugly winked at her, pissing off Erikah even more.

Dripping wet Elena grabs a towel to dry off as the game continues, "Elena versus Cherry!" Allegra smirks.

Elena drops down her towel, she stood once again on the platform, she quickly glances at Cherry who looks apologetic at her. Elena pushes her button as does Cherry, "three, two, one!" Neither of them move, they look to each other in shock.

"I thought you were definitely going to dunk me! We should have a word later, ok?" Elena nods and they both climb down from the tank.

After the challenge Levi is in the kitchen cooking, he looks up as she wanders passed, "hey…" he says but it doesn't stop her in her tracks, she walked passed without a word making her way to the pool.

A few minutes later she heard shouting she looks up towards the kitchen where Levi and Mason are standing off until Jen pulls then apart, pushing Mason into the villa and away from the kitchen.

Levi's eyes meet hers from across the villa, she shook her head and turned away from him. His face falls knowing he was making everything worse.

Later that evening, everyone is getting ready for the big dinner, Elena wasn't really in the mood, Cherry sat down next to her at the dresser, "Elena, before we all head down. I just want to say I'm sorry about my involvement with last night! I shouldn't have kissed Levi, I came in here to make friends, find love and have a good time, but I messed it all up. I'm not saying it's an excuse, but my head is all over the place at the moment. I tried to put it to the back of my mind, but it's a bit hard when I watch him glancing at you all the time. I know that's not your fault it's Mason's, but I just feel like I'm competing with you for his attention. Which is why I kissed Levi…"

Elena stops her, "but you've seen me multiple times tell him, he is no more than a mate. So there is no competing for his attention. It all his end not mine!" Elena gets up and puts on her shoes, "I just wanted to explain why it happened and apologies," Cherry looks up at her.

"I don't blame you, you're not the one I'm coupled up with. So there is no reason to apologise!" Elena checks herself over in the mirror, "great! Thanks Elena!" Cherry jumps up a little brighter, "ready for dinner everyone?" Cherry claps her hands together before rushing downstairs with the other girls following her.

Elena flops down on a seat, she no longer has the energy to sit down and play happy islanders, within a few minutes she can her raised voices from outside. Rolling her eyes she pulls out a makeup wipe and removes her make up before changing into her pajamas.

It's a little quieter downstairs now, she pushes open the bedroom down and Levi is sat on the end of their bed, he looks up as she wanders over.

"Dinner was a disaster!" He looks back at his hands, "I heard!" She pulls back the duvet and gets into bed, he turns towards, "look Elena, I'm sorry about last night! It shouldn't have taken me all day to apologise, but I thought if we both cooled off first we could talk about it calmly. Erikah got into my head, telling me how all the boys fancied you…!"

She sat up and cut him off, "wait, so you let a girl, who is still pissed at me for picking Rohan at the last recoupling, get in to your head and instead of coming to me about it, you lock lips with Cherry?! How is it my fault the boys fancy me? I have told each and every boy that they were in the friends zone because I liked you! Makes sense!" She rolled her eyes at him.

"Erikah didn't tell me that!" He looks at her shocked, "you are the one I've been waiting to couple up with for weeks now we finally couple up you kiss another girl because of hearsay. How would you feel if it was Mason talking in my ear about you, making me doubt what we have and I kiss someone else?" Levi looks down, "I'd be upset you didn't come to me…" he looks up at her.

"Exactly!" She shook her head, he climbs up the bed, "I'm sorry! I still want us, if you forget me?" His face is inches from hers, his eyes flicker between hers, "only if you don't listen to jealous cows!" He chuckles, "I'll come to you before I do anything stupid!" He quickly peaks her lips making her smile.

He pulls her to his chest, she snuggles into him as the other islanders wander into the bedroom, Erikah frowns when she spots Elena and Levi cuddled up…

I'll deal with her tomorrow…

#love island the game #love island the game season one #Levi #Love island the game fanfic #fanfic #fandom #love island #cherrygate #levi love island #fanfiction #love island uk #first fic #18+ only #love #island #fusebox #fusebox the game #cherrygate rewritten

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