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I’m looking for 250 music fans who’ve got £100 or more sitting in a building society earning them virtually nothing. Take it out and put it in here. Today! #ownourvenues crowdfunder.co.uk/p/own-our-venu…

We've hit 85% on Crowdfunder UK !!! Thank you so much to everyone that has invested and donated. We are SO close to hitting that target! There is still to get involved - Be part of the future. Let's #OwnOurVenues bit.ly/OwnOurVenues

"MVT raises £2.1m to buy and save grassroots music venues in UK" theguardian.com/music/2023/mar… The Guardian

Whatever happens. Here is one of the biggest culture and arts stories of the year. And it's only March! The big finale is at 11.59pm this evening. Stay tuned and keep sharing TF outta #OwnOurVenues if you can't donate or invest. #ShareTheJoy x

If you have £100 or more to invest and feel that UK grassroots music venues would be better off in the hands of their operators and communities (there's no real argument otherwise) please contribute: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/own-our-venu… Music Venue Trust #OwnOurVenues

Congratulations to the Music Venue Trust on the growing success of the #OwnOurVenues campaign! theguardian.com/music/2023/mar… Join the movement! Donate here: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/own-our-venu…

Omg we might actually hit that target!!

Stay in your lane Vue

Morning Will Page. In today's Substack I am addressing where the huge profits being made at the top of the live music industry might be coming from. Read Here: markdavyd.substack.com/p/paging-will

.Music Venue Trust tells NME how the situation is "as dire as it can be" and they need "a major intervention now" from the government and wider industry bit.ly/3ZyIW7u

Jeremy Hunt - Grassroots Music Venues need your help now! Extend the 75% Business Rate Relief beyond April 2024. The music sector is in crisis - 125 venues gone, 4,000 jobs lost, £59 million in economic activity vanished. Preserve our culture & creativity! #NoRateRise

Music Venue Properties announce first venue purchase with shares bought by the live music community! The Snug Atherton has become the first acquisition under #OwnOurVenues scheme! Official Launch Event held today at The Snug to Celebrate new ownership +unveil a commemorative plaque!

!! The Snug Atherton is the first venue to have become acquired by the #ownourvenues campaign! I feel incredibly proud of my teammates Music Venue Trust 🥲

Can you help Evelyn Scott raise enough money to get a hysterectomy? She needs this life changing surgery to drastically manage her level of pain. Already on NHS England waiting list for 2yrs and counting!! Pls help if you can 🙏 #endo #endometriosis gofundme.com/f/me-get-a-hys…

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I'm facing a desperate situation. Due to severe spinal issues, I urgently need surgery to avoid permanent disability. The NHS wait is too long, and I need to raise £15,000 for private surgery & rehab. please #donate #share: gofundme.com/f/fundraising-…

I’ve so nearly hit my target for back surgery and rehabilitation. Thank you to everyone that has contributed, this is going to massively improve my quality of life ❤️ gofundme.com/f/fundraising-…

RT so Department for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy MP Chris Bryant can hear a very clear message from the whole music community on this issue Oasis: £200million+ tickets £20million+ charges £2million+ facility fees A Big Fat £Zero invested in the grassroots sector