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A group of tourists were surprised when they found a "music supplement" added to their receipt after having drinks and snacks at a bar.
The incident happened in Ostuni, a popular town in the Apulian region of southern Italy, and it was reported on 17th August.
The receipt listed 20 EUR (GBP 17) for appetisers, 5 EUR (GBP 4) for a peach juice, 10 EUR (GBP 8) for a non-alcoholic cocktail, and 15 EUR (GBP 13) for two alcoholic cocktails.
Alongside the drinks and food, an additional 8 EUR (GBP 7) was charged under "music," corresponding to 2 EUR (GBP 1.70) per person.
The charge referred to a DJ providing background music at the venue, but the customers said they were not informed beforehand.
The tourists recalled: "The music was very good, but no one expected to be charged for the background music."
The receipt has circulated on social media, where it fuelled debate about rising holiday costs and unexpected add-ons in Italy.
Some users compared the fee to the traditional "coperto" table charge, while others criticised the practice, saying such costs should be included in menu prices.
The case has joined a string of similar disputes over "crazy receipts" reported during the summer, from extra charges for cutting a brioche to removing ingredients from a pizza.
(Mike Leidig / newsX)
Byline Journalist: Mike Leidig
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Geography: Ostuni
Subject: Art, Music As Art, Business, Tourism Business, Food / Drink, Restaurants, Real-life, Foolish, Social media, Society
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