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Independent Venue Alliance warns dozens of small San Francisco stages face collapse without help
Summary
Fred Barnes, president of a new Independent Venue Alliance, told the Entertainment Commission many local independent venues risk permanent closure and asked for city support, fundraising help and permission to prototype outdoor events to keep organizations afloat.
San Francisco — The Independent Venue Alliance told the Entertainment Commission that independent music venues in San Francisco are at risk of large-scale closures unless the city steps in with clearer permitting pathways or financial support.
Fred Barnes, general manager of The Chapel and president of the alliance, said the group represents more than 20 venues and has raised roughly $50,000 through online campaigns but that “possibly 50% of…
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