‘We’re barely scraping by’: Pittsburgh’s live venues urge amusement tax exemption

A group of live entertainment venue owners and promoters are urging Pittsburgh officials to help them stay afloat, pitching ideas like an exemption from the city’s 5% amusement tax.

Adam Valen, director of marketing at local concert promoter Drusky Entertainment, said the live entertainment industry is struggling.

He urged City Council members during a Friday meeting to help keep local venues — which are often staples in their communities — in business…

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