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UK registered charity which acts to protect, secure and improve Grassroots Music Venues.
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We’re proud to announce a brand new Music Venue Trust tour with the fearless Bilk. This run of shows will see them take to 20 of the UK’s best grassroots music venue stages, supporting MVT and the spaces where live music takes root. 🎟️ Tickets are on sale Friday 13 June at 10AM via bit.ly/m/MVTbilk

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We're so pleased to share news that Liverpool's QUARRY, one of the city’s most vital grassroots venues, is relocating to the legendary former Magnet & Sink Club building.

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IMPORTANT - Email outage Please note that Music Venue Trust email servers were down between 3.45pm Friday 6 June and 8pm Saturday 7 June.

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Seven more grassroots music venues are now within reach of community ownership. Music Venue Properties has launched the next phase of the Own Our Venues campaign, aiming to secure these vital cultural spaces forever.

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You can do a lot for grassroots venues without spending a penny... clap loud, share a post, get there early for the support band, and not be a d*ck…

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Just two shows left on Laurence Jones’s genuienly massive tour in support of grassroots music venues. This weekend, he’s bringing his show to: 📍 Fiery Bird, Woking - Friday 📍 The Booking Hall, Dover - Saturday 🎟️ Tickets: www.linktr.ee/MusicVenueTrust

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The brilliant Mr Scruff has raised £3,829 for MVT by donating £1 per ticket from his latest tour - proof that small contributions, when added up, can make a big impact. Huge thanks to Mr Scruff and his team for backing the grassroots venues that built the scene.

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FANS CALLED TO PROTECT THE FUTURE OF LIVE MUSIC For the first time, Parliament has launched a fan-led review into live music, placing the voices of fans at the centre of efforts to protect the UK’s grassroots music venues.

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We're very pleased to announce some stellar support artists for Fickle Friends upcoming intimate tour - welcoming Tadhg Daly, Long Island, and Palmist. 🎟️ Get your tickets at: bit.ly/m/MVTff

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In this week's Substack from MVT CEO Mark Davyd, he discusses what the CMS committee got right - and why we still aren't anywhere near doing enough. Subscribe for a new article landing every week. www.MarkDavyd.Substack.com

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We're proud to have some of the biggest names in the music industry support Own Our Venues today - they recognise the importance of what we're doing, and how ultimately it will affect the way they work.

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Statement from Music Venue Trust regarding Nobu Tower and Rebellion…

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Before the Mercury win, before the world tours... it started here. Grassroots music venues are where these artists first took the stage. 📍 Connected by the Tube. Rooted in grassroots. 📍 Find them on the London Music Tube Map at www.metro.co.uk/tag/london-grassroots-music #LondonCreatesMusic

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Step into a grassroots venue and you’ll likely be greeted by someone who knows your name. These spaces are often run by small teams who do it for love, not profit - and that energy ripples out to fans.

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Your new favourite band is already playing. You just need to show up! Connect to grassroots music culture: 🎟️ www.metro.co.uk/tag/london-grassroots-music #LondonCreatesMusic #GrassrootsMusicCulture #TubeToTheGig #25yearsOfTfL

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Safety doesn’t mean heavy-handed. Grassroots venues work with security companies that understand the vibe; warm, aware, and part of the team. It’s not about policing - but protecting the joy of live music. Fans notice the difference. They feel seen, not surveilled. And that’s why they feel safe.

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Frank Turner has raised an incredible £18k by pledging £1 per ticket from his latest tour to MVT. This is the power of one artist making the choice to give back to grassroots music venues. Our sincerest gratitude to Frank and his team for making this happen.

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There’s something powerful about smaller spaces. You can see the exits. You can find your friends. You can talk to staff without shouting.

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“Grassroots venues are the heart and soul of the music industry – an essential place for artists to hone their talent in front of an intimate audience with a real sense of community. Where else can you witness the music stars of the future up close and for an average ticket price of £11?...

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

Where memories are made and legends are born. These grassroots music venues are the heartbeat of the music industry. 📍 Find them on the London Music Tube Map at www.metro.co.uk/tag/london-grassroots-music #LondonCreatesMusic

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

In his latest Substack, Mark Davyd outlines why Music Venue Properties' endeavour is so crucial to the cause for our grassroots music venues. Read the full article and subscribe for more weekly insights at markdavyd.substack.com.

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

We’re launching the next stage of #OwnOurVenues! Music Venue Properties is back with a brand new community share offer to secure seven iconic and key community grassroots music venues across the UK, spaces that helped launch the careers of Coldplay, Wolf Alice, Arctic Monkeys, and countless others.

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Sustainability matters and grassroots venues are already finding smart, creative ways to reduce their environmental impact. Whether it's green riders, reusable cup schemes, or low-energy lighting, the scene is evolving.

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