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Article: MAYOR ANNOUNCES INCENTIVE TO ENCOURAGE LIVE MUSIC

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September 17, 2008
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The office of the Seattle Mayor issued the following news release:

Mayor announces incentive to encourage live music, September 17, 2008SEATTLE - Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels today announced new steps to grow Seattle's live music scene by introducing an admissions tax exemption for live music venues and launching a new venue assistance program.

"Seattle's musicians are part of Seattle's identity-they help give our city its soul," said Nickels. "Live music performances bring us together and play a large role in our lives, and this incentive will ensure our musicians have more venues to share their creativity and spirit."

The current admissions tax is 5 percent on every dollar of ticket sales. ...

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