Why have we introduced an attendance fee?

As we prepare for our third and final MA Leaders Club event of the year, we'd like to be transparent and address an important change: for the first time, we're introducing a modest attendance fee of £50 per person. We understand that this might come as a surprise, but we want to assure you that this decision was only made after careful consideration of the current economic landscape.

In recent years, our operational costs have risen significantly, with our finances being stretched further than ever before in order to continually provide three high-quality face-to-face events a year. Venue costs, logistical costs and more have continued to increase, making the organisation of these events more financially challenging for our brand. Thus, to sustain the quality of these events, we've introduced a nominal attendance fee.

We've endeavoured to keep this fee as low as possible, striking a delicate balance between maintaining accessibility for hardworking pub businesses and securing the future viability of the MA Leaders Club.

We pride ourselves in offering an enriching and valuable experience for multi-site pub owners and operators, with our events providing valuable insights and inspiration for pub businesses all over the country. With events including conference-style content, a study tour of multiple venues, and food and drink throughout the day, we think it's great value for any pub owner or operator that is looking to boost their business in these challenging times.

We invite you to join us for our upcoming event in Oxford, and would love to continue to help your business grow.