Music Venue Trust Archives

Grassroots music venues continue to feel the strain

Grassroots music venues in the UK have said that the mix of the cost-of-living crisis, Brexit and cancelled shows have created a ‘perfect storm’.

Music Venue Trust report finds grassroots events still below pre-pandemic levels

The Music Venue Trust (MVT)’s annual report has revealed that while its members staged 177,000 events last year, it was still a decrease of 16.7% compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Music Venue Trust reveals Pipeline fund recipients

Music Venue Trust (MVT) has revealed the first recipients of its new funding initiative, the Pipeline Investment Fund, which provides grants of up to £5,000 ($6,000/€5,800) for UK grassroots music venues.

Industry reacts to UK Chancellor’s autumn budget

Bodies from across the live entertainment, theatre and night time industries have called the UK Chancellor’s autumn budget a 'missed opportunity'.

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes become Music Venue Trust patrons

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have become patrons of the Music Venue Trust (MVT), and have shown their support for the UK’s grassroots music venues with three special shows at The Underworld in Camden.

Manchester venue under threat due to noise complaint

Manchester’s Night & Day Cafe is set to appear in court next month after a noise complaint, meaning its future is hanging in the balance.

Tom Grennan becomes patron of Music Venue Trust

British singer/songwriter Tom Grennan has become a patron of Music Venue Trust, a charity that is working to protect, secure and improve the UK’s grassroots music venues (GMVs).

Ticketpass dedicates donations to grassroots music venues

Ethical ticketing platform Ticketpass has launched a new ticketing package that will provide support to struggling grassroots music venues and charitable causes.

Ed Sheeran backs ‘Own Our Venues’ initiative

Ed Sheeran has pledged his support for Music Venue Trust’s ‘Own Our Venues’ initiative, which aims to take control of the freeholds of music venue premises.

Industry reacts to UK Government’s energy cap

The UK Government has announced support for businesses this winter, which will see wholesale energy costs for businesses cut roughly in half.

Music venues continue to struggle in current economic climate

Independent music venues are continuing to struggle with the cost-of-living crisis, with some of the UK’s most loved locations facing a downward spiral.

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