Best clarification ever. 8 acts left on the bill out of 96 once you remove the ones who started their live careers in grassroots music venues... unless you know better?

30 years ago today Oasis debut UK tour launched at Bedford Angel. Only 6 of these venues remain open. Read the story here: bbc.co.uk/news/entertain… Were you at one of these shows?

Last year, the UK lost 125 grassroots music venues across the country. Our Chair @CJ_Dinenage asked @MusicVenueTrust CEO @MarkDavyd to quantify the impact on the music industry and local communities. Watch the full session: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/9d…

🎫🎙️In My Opinion: “Every ticket sold at an arena and stadium should contain a £1 financial contribution back into the live music ecosystem." 🎶Mark Davyd from the Music Venue Trust says the money would go to fund finance local venues and new talent. ❓What do you think?

Fun facts of the morning: The new Co-op Live arena has 46 music events confirmed to take place this year so far. The average age of the performers is 50 years old. 🧵 👇 1/5

🚨 We have published our report on how the UK Government can save grassroots music venues 🎵 Watch the video below to find out our top recommendations 📗 Read the full report 👉 publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5804/cmse…

It’s here… the groundbreaking report that will change the grassroots sector for venues, artists, promoters and our communities.

Here's all the Local & Live lineups, in Sussex Mews, just outside The Sussex Arms #TunbridgeWells #Festival

We are ready. Are you? #TunbridgeWells #festival #BankHoliday Royal Tunbridge Wells Together TWBC Applause Fonthill Brewing Co unfest.co.uk

Joining us for Unfest Sunday 26th May, the wonderful Charlie's Angels Kitchens, serving the crowds delicious treats which reduce waste and repurpose surplus. See you there!

Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, is the latest political figure to throw his support behind the calls for a grassroots contribution to be included in the price of every ticket sold for an arena and stadium show.

DOWNLOAD and read the full Manifesto for Grassroots Music: linktr.ee/MusicVenueTrust SHARE this post to your social media with the hashtag #VoteForMusic. WRITE to the prospective MPs in your constituency and ask them to commit to the Manifesto for Grassroots Music.

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The genre-bending @KidBrunswick is about to embark on his final tour, in collaboration with MVT Cohorts. The 14-date tour kicks off at Beat Generator and Ivory Blacks Glasgow next Monday and Tuesday with tickets on sale now via DeadForeverTour.co.uk.

This is desperately required. As are responses to all the other recommendations in the excellent Select Committee Report. Especially the fact that these Oasis shows have contributed nothing at all to the grassroots sector economy.

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

Campaigners want £1 ticket contribution to save grassroots music venues | Rishi Davda writes itv.com/news/2024-10-0…

Going through the detail of the budget, it is clear that Rachel Reeves has taken various steps to try to create a relatively budget neutral situation for small businesses. This macro position is sensible and fair, but has unfortunately missed a micro issue on Rate Relief 🧵 👇

Another grass roots venue lost due to developers greed. Along with Motion in Bristol, that’s the second I’ve heard of in 24hrs. We need to protect our venues and stop these vultures from turning them into flats.

“Grassroots music is one of the UK’s most valuable cultural assets. It is crucial that we work together to support the whole grassroots system.” Culture Minister @rhonddabryant urges live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy to protect venues, artists and promoters