BBC, the dispute arose as a result of The Arch Company requesting an additional £240,000 per year increase – a figure which comes following another rise of £80,000 that was requested in September 2023.The owners have since shared how the hiked fees have put the venue in jeopardy, and insisted that they have been forced “to go public” with the dispute to highlight the pressures faced by live music venues and entertainment spaces.“If you wonder why so many venues are closing. If you wonder why we are losing more LGBT Venues.