Warning signs at Fairfield Halls

Despite reopening only last September after a controversial 3-year £40m refurbishment, the venue operators of Farifield Halls, BHLive, have cancelled their five-year piano hire agreement at short notice. Nine, including two grand pianos, have been returned to their makers. BHLive is a Bournemouth-based exhibition and leisure centre operator and manages the Halls on behalf of the Council, earning revenues exclusively from ticket sales, events and catering.