Music Venue Trust: 175 towns & cities with grassroots venues no longer receive regular touring shows

The Music Venue Trust has issued some stark numbers in its latest annual report The organisation, which represents hundreds of UK grassroots music venues (GMVs), has revealed that the grassroots music sector contributes more than £500 million annually to the UK economy – but it remains structurally fragile, with venues operating ...

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Flytime Promotions' Keke Hammond on booking Central Cee & Rema for Lagos show plus global expansion

Interview by Neil Crossley West African live entertainment company Flytime Promotions has confirmed British rap star Central Cee and Nigerian singer-songwriter/rapper Rema for its Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged concert ...

UTA promotes a dozen employees to agent in UK and US

United Talent Agency has promoted 19 colleagues within its UTA Music division across several offices. The round of promotions at the global talent, entertainment, sport and advisory company ...

Venue Of The Year category set to return for the Music Week Awards 2026

Entries for the Music Week Awards 2026 are now officially open for all categories, and that includes one that is making a long-awaited return. After successive years of ...

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