PRS for Music has committed to supporting grassroots music by waiving fees on the £1 levy.
Announced yesterday (February 11) at the Night Time Economy Summit 2026 in Liverpool, ...
The latest annual report from the Music Venue Trust (MTV) revealed the scale of the challenges for the sector.
But 2026 could be the moment when the turnaround takes place ...
Only The Poets are offering an unsigned UK artist the chance to support them at O2 Academy Brixton.
The long sold-out gig, which will see the Capitol-signed group become the ...
Falkirk five-piece Brògeal and rising folk singer Eve Goodman will join Nova Twins as artist ambassadors for the 2026 edition of Independent Venue Week.
The nationwide event returns on Monday, ...
Grassroots Music Venues remain under extraordinary pressure. This year’s Music Venue Trust Annual Report showed 810 venues trading in 2024, down from 835 the year before. More than 200 needed ...
UK Music has released its annual economic report, This Is Music 2025.
Major UK tours in 2024 by Take That, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Liam Gallagher and Girls Aloud ...
Sam Fender has donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust.
The donation will support the charity’s ongoing work protecting and securing the future of grassroots venues ...
Marshall has partnered with Music Venue Trust (MVT) on an initiative for grassroots music.
“At a time when grassroots venues face unprecedented challenges, Marshall is stepping forward to help protect ...
The LIVE Trust has published its initial grant making strategy detailing its approach to investing in programmes that benefit grassroots venues, artists, promoters, and festivals.
It covers the Trust’s planned ...
Live Nation and FAE Group have joined forces to launch Punchbag Uni: The University Tour, a 15-date run in partnership with universities and grassroots venues.
Commencing today (September 24) in ...
