Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Festival and concert organisers from across Sri Lanka raised alarm over a series of escalating challenges currently affecting the industry, citing increased operational costs and regulatory inconsistencies as major obstacles to their survival.

The concerns were brought to light during a media briefing organised by the Joint Association of Sri Lanka Concert, Festival Organisers and Coordinators, held at the Aradhana Hotel in Katunayake on Monday (20).

Association Media Secretary Sidesh Rangana, speaking to the media, expressed deep concern over the recent increase in police allowances mandated for officers deployed at public entertainment events. According to a government circular issued in March, the daily 'Bata' a...