Tony / UK 
What is a business that you would like to start?
Hello, my name is Tony. I'm from the UK. And my question is, what is a business that you would like to start?
Well, I am a huge and passionate fan of music and in particular live music, so I would love to open my own live music venue. It'll be a small one here in the city that I live, probably only about 200 or 300 people maximum. We'd have bands four or five nights a week. Of course, there'd be a bar, but it'll be a real hub for the local music scene.
I think it's really important for every city, every area to have a really vibrant local music scene. It's a really good creative place to be. I would invite bands from all over the country and, if I could, further afield, so any touring bands from other countries as well. Just good live music, all kinds of genres, four or five nights a week. And that would be my ultimate dream business.
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passionate fan
Meaning: Someone who strongly loves and supports something.
Examples:
- He’s a passionate fan of live music.
- She’s a passionate fan of football.
in particular
Meaning: Especially; more than others.
Examples:
- I love music, in particular live music.
- He enjoys books, in particular mystery novels.
venue
Meaning: A place where events happen.
Examples:
- They performed at a small music venue.
- The concert venue was full.
scene
Meaning: A group or place for a certain activity.
Examples:
- The local music scene is very active.
- He’s part of the art scene in Paris.
further afield
Meaning: From more distant places.
Examples:
- We invite bands from further afield.
- Tourists come from further afield to visit.
vibrant
Meaning: Full of life and energy.
Examples:
- The city has a vibrant music scene.
- Her paintings are full of vibrant colors.
hub
Meaning: A center for activity.
Examples:
- This venue is a hub for musicians.
- The cafe became a hub for artists.
genres
Meaning: Types or styles of music, art, etc.
Examples:
- We play all kinds of music genres.
- She listens to many different genres.
ultimate
Meaning: Best or most important.
Examples:
- That’s my ultimate dream business.
- Winning the award was his ultimate goal.
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