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Scotland’s arts scene is under fire as Edinburgh’s new five percent visitor levy threatens touring productions, with Scottish Ballet and the Edinburgh Festival warning of steep cost hikes and potential cuts. Hotel bills for Scottish Ballet alone jumped 72% since 2019, now costing over $200K annually just for stays. The levy, set to kick in July 2024, hits shorter tours hardest—like the cut holiday show Cinders!—because union rules force performers to stay near venues. Ballet’s exec Steven Roth blasts the council, arguing these national companies are vital to Edinburgh’s cultural heartbeat, not just tourist spots. With no exemptions in sight, the industry fears more cuts unless support arrives fast.

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