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Jay Taylor The thing is, I actually think it’s great that an artist like billie eilish understands that you have to reinvest in the future from the success we have now.

I am just amazed that 48 hours after such charges were described as ‘taxes’ by this arena suddenly they are fine.

This is an amazing role and we need someone amazing to help us and Greater Manchester Music Commission out - please share with anyone you think might be interested / suitable ❤️

That thunderclap that was heard above Greater Manchester a couple of hours ago was my latest facepalm.

Calling all Manchester-based small creative arts organisations, freelance artists, creatives, musicians and performers. Round 2 of the GM Culture & Creative Inspire Fund is now open for applications.

Application info here: 10gm.org.uk/Inspire-Fund.h…

Let’s get this one sorted before we even have a proposed site:

Yes to a new arena in London BUT ONLY IF it is built with full unequivocal financial support for the grassroots live music ecosystem fully costed into its operation right from the outset.

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Time for a hard reset and a meaningful conversation about connecting a fractured live music ecosystem.

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Anyone who had an invite to something revoked at the last minute can join me at Levenshulme Old Library where all is fabulous. 1st up ace avant-theremin from Liei straight into superb old-time banjo from Andrew Butler

🚨Ticket Alert 🚨

SHELLAC shows in London, Leeds and Bristol now sold out.

SHELLAC - UK tour in June is 96% sold

Sold out in London, Leeds and Bristol.

Last few tickets for Manchester and Brighton
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Ace afternoon at Band on the Wall with the scintillating DOMINIE HOOPER

Also, and because Music Venue Trust have run the numbers, £25 for parking gets you on average two tickets at a grassroots music venue with some change.

This thread. Of course there’s an aversion to actual data, it may have detailed just what impact dropping a whole new cultural quarter on the edge of the city meant for existing stakeholders.

Double gig day. DOMINIE HOOPER & LYDY MAY at Band on the Wall then TeaTowel Collective, Andrew Butler & Llama Chameleons at Levenshulme Old Library

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