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Warning new law puts city art scene in danger

Glasgow's rich and successful visual arts scene is threatened by a new licensing law which has been branded a "tax on creativity".

The city's artists, gallery owners, musicians and publishers yesterday hit out at changes to the Public Entertainment Licence law, which means exhibitions or public shows, even if they are free, need a licence costing from £124 to £7500.