Mark Davyd
@markdavyd.bsky.social
Typicaltofueatingwokeliberatihumanrightslovingleftie. All posts reflect my personal views, especially that one you’re offended by.
In this week's Substack I get into what the Grassroots Levy can actually do to reduce costs, unlock investment and deliver affordable touring in a Grassroots Sector that works for everyone.
This week's piece is here: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-power-...
This week's piece is here: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-power-...
The Power is Yours
How cutting venue energy bills secures jobs, supports artists, and strengthens the circuit
markdavyd.substack.com
July 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In this week's Substack I get into what the Grassroots Levy can actually do to reduce costs, unlock investment and deliver affordable touring in a Grassroots Sector that works for everyone.
This week's piece is here: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-power-...
This week's piece is here: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-power-...
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social Just listened to yesterday’s show & natural/unnatural deaths. You need to add live music venues being destroyed by planning laws. i think you’d find a chat with @markdavyd.bsky.social at @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social v interesting & he’d be a great guest. There’s lots happening
The UK lost a grassroots music venue every fortnight in 2024, report finds
mixmag.net
July 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Just listened to yesterday’s show & natural/unnatural deaths. You need to add live music venues being destroyed by planning laws. i think you’d find a chat with @markdavyd.bsky.social at @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social v interesting & he’d be a great guest. There’s lots happening
This week in my Substack I am celebrating (yes I honestly am!) the fantastic week of music the UK is experiencing.
markdavyd.substack.com/p/good-news-...
markdavyd.substack.com/p/good-news-...
July 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This week in my Substack I am celebrating (yes I honestly am!) the fantastic week of music the UK is experiencing.
markdavyd.substack.com/p/good-news-...
markdavyd.substack.com/p/good-news-...
UK Government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan is the most comprehensive attempt yet to think about how music fits into the future shape of the British economy. It provides us with a serious platform to work with
Read the full article at my latest Substack: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
Read the full article at my latest Substack: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
July 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
UK Government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan is the most comprehensive attempt yet to think about how music fits into the future shape of the British economy. It provides us with a serious platform to work with
Read the full article at my latest Substack: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
Read the full article at my latest Substack: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
Read my latest Substack: lnkd.in/dbvN2427
There's a whole world movement going on that I didn't know about and it's a radical opportunity not just for music, but for culture, sports, all the community facilities we all care deeply about but are at risk.
There's a whole world movement going on that I didn't know about and it's a radical opportunity not just for music, but for culture, sports, all the community facilities we all care deeply about but are at risk.
June 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Read my latest Substack: lnkd.in/dbvN2427
There's a whole world movement going on that I didn't know about and it's a radical opportunity not just for music, but for culture, sports, all the community facilities we all care deeply about but are at risk.
There's a whole world movement going on that I didn't know about and it's a radical opportunity not just for music, but for culture, sports, all the community facilities we all care deeply about but are at risk.
‘What you can’t do is give up the benefits of Brexit’ - Richard Tice, Reform.
I have news Dickie-baby.
I have news Dickie-baby.
May 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
‘What you can’t do is give up the benefits of Brexit’ - Richard Tice, Reform.
I have news Dickie-baby.
I have news Dickie-baby.
Read my latest Substack: markdavyd.substack.com/p/access-den...
Why are grassroots music venues treated differently to theatres, arts centres, cinemas when it comes to licensing and access for young people? More than that… why are they treated differently to arenas and stadiums?
Why are grassroots music venues treated differently to theatres, arts centres, cinemas when it comes to licensing and access for young people? More than that… why are they treated differently to arenas and stadiums?
May 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Read my latest Substack: markdavyd.substack.com/p/access-den...
Why are grassroots music venues treated differently to theatres, arts centres, cinemas when it comes to licensing and access for young people? More than that… why are they treated differently to arenas and stadiums?
Why are grassroots music venues treated differently to theatres, arts centres, cinemas when it comes to licensing and access for young people? More than that… why are they treated differently to arenas and stadiums?
Read my latest Substack. Positive change is achievable, dont let them convince you otherwise. markdavyd.substack.com/p/take-back-...
May 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Read my latest Substack. Positive change is achievable, dont let them convince you otherwise. markdavyd.substack.com/p/take-back-...
Culture is not a luxury — it’s an engine for economic recovery.
In my latest Substack piece, I propose how funding local arts and venues can drive real economic change from the ground up.
Read “Trickle-Up Economics” now on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/markdavy...
In my latest Substack piece, I propose how funding local arts and venues can drive real economic change from the ground up.
Read “Trickle-Up Economics” now on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/markdavy...
May 6, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Culture is not a luxury — it’s an engine for economic recovery.
In my latest Substack piece, I propose how funding local arts and venues can drive real economic change from the ground up.
Read “Trickle-Up Economics” now on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/markdavy...
In my latest Substack piece, I propose how funding local arts and venues can drive real economic change from the ground up.
Read “Trickle-Up Economics” now on Substack.
open.substack.com/pub/markdavy...
We give tax reliefs to Batman. What about a sound engineer in Hull?
My latest Substack lays out a joint performing arts proposal for a tax relief called PACSTR which would promote local careers in the creative industries.
Read: open.substack.com/pub/markdavy...
My latest Substack lays out a joint performing arts proposal for a tax relief called PACSTR which would promote local careers in the creative industries.
Read: open.substack.com/pub/markdavy...
Trickle-Up Economics
We Gave Tax Relief to Batman. How About a Lighting Engineer from Hull?
open.substack.com
May 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We give tax reliefs to Batman. What about a sound engineer in Hull?
My latest Substack lays out a joint performing arts proposal for a tax relief called PACSTR which would promote local careers in the creative industries.
Read: open.substack.com/pub/markdavy...
My latest Substack lays out a joint performing arts proposal for a tax relief called PACSTR which would promote local careers in the creative industries.
Read: open.substack.com/pub/markdavy...
Here’s a chart for you.
April 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Here’s a chart for you.
Latest Substack from me, with some thoughts on the Music Fans' Voice.
The main thing that comes across is how well informed fans are and how much they care. The fans’ voice has been ignored for too long.
Read more: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-beatin...
The main thing that comes across is how well informed fans are and how much they care. The fans’ voice has been ignored for too long.
Read more: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-beatin...
April 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Latest Substack from me, with some thoughts on the Music Fans' Voice.
The main thing that comes across is how well informed fans are and how much they care. The fans’ voice has been ignored for too long.
Read more: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-beatin...
The main thing that comes across is how well informed fans are and how much they care. The fans’ voice has been ignored for too long.
Read more: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-beatin...
Sorry not to reply to your email, I was in a cave.
March 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Sorry not to reply to your email, I was in a cave.
“Please don’t respect the peace and quiet of our neighbours; they don’t respect our town’s culture”
March 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
“Please don’t respect the peace and quiet of our neighbours; they don’t respect our town’s culture”
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I just subscribed. I’d encourage other fans of up & coming bands to help support grassroots venues to continue 👍
March 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I just subscribed. I’d encourage other fans of up & coming bands to help support grassroots venues to continue 👍
March 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Massive thank you to Mumford and Sons, their management team (especially Izzy), their agency WME, the promoters SJM, Live Nation, and the arenas on this tour for their support for the LIVE Trust.
www.nme.com/news/music/m...
www.nme.com/news/music/m...
Mumford & Sons to donate £1 from every ticket sold on UK tour to Live Trust’s grassroots venues fund
Mumford & Sons have announced that they will be donating money from ticket sales to help support grassroots music venues across the UK.
www.nme.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Massive thank you to Mumford and Sons, their management team (especially Izzy), their agency WME, the promoters SJM, Live Nation, and the arenas on this tour for their support for the LIVE Trust.
www.nme.com/news/music/m...
www.nme.com/news/music/m...
Excellent to see a new organisation emerge in Australia to support Grassroots Music Venues. Give them a follow here: @ausmusicvf.bsky.social
March 13, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Excellent to see a new organisation emerge in Australia to support Grassroots Music Venues. Give them a follow here: @ausmusicvf.bsky.social
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Over 60k have signed a petition started by sex trafficking expert Renee Chopping, who spoke to me in this week's newsletter.
Which also features @eamonn-forde.bsky.social, @markdavyd.bsky.social, @kattenbarge.bsky.social, @taylorlorenz.bsky.social, @cmuhq.bsky.social, @kaburbank.bsky.social & more
Which also features @eamonn-forde.bsky.social, @markdavyd.bsky.social, @kattenbarge.bsky.social, @taylorlorenz.bsky.social, @cmuhq.bsky.social, @kaburbank.bsky.social & more
The internet is furious at Spotify - and not because of royalties this time
One user wrote: "Spotify really is the Twitter of music platforms. Disgusting."
www.drownedinsound.org
March 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Over 60k have signed a petition started by sex trafficking expert Renee Chopping, who spoke to me in this week's newsletter.
Which also features @eamonn-forde.bsky.social, @markdavyd.bsky.social, @kattenbarge.bsky.social, @taylorlorenz.bsky.social, @cmuhq.bsky.social, @kaburbank.bsky.social & more
Which also features @eamonn-forde.bsky.social, @markdavyd.bsky.social, @kattenbarge.bsky.social, @taylorlorenz.bsky.social, @cmuhq.bsky.social, @kaburbank.bsky.social & more
March 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A sad day to recommend a comprehensive article that’s a thoroughly good read about the opportunity presented by the grassroots levy. It sits as a difficult reminder that the solution exists but will come too late for some venues. Excellent piece from Mark Sutherland
variety.com/2025/music/g...
variety.com/2025/music/g...
A Lifeline for Indie Venues: Can a New Tax on Arena and Stadium Concert Tickets Save the U.K.’s Grassroots Circuit?
With U.K. independent music venues closing at an alarming rate, a new steers £1 from each arena and stadium concert ticket to indies. Can it work?
variety.com
March 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A sad day to recommend a comprehensive article that’s a thoroughly good read about the opportunity presented by the grassroots levy. It sits as a difficult reminder that the solution exists but will come too late for some venues. Excellent piece from Mark Sutherland
variety.com/2025/music/g...
variety.com/2025/music/g...
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@markdavyd.bsky.social is on here too... the @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social is inspirational every day. If you want to be a DOER, you can spend a few min adding tot their collective voice here.
Be Part of Something
An unusual Substack from me, because I don't want you to read it - I want you to do something about it.
markdavyd.substack.com
February 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
@markdavyd.bsky.social is on here too... the @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social is inspirational every day. If you want to be a DOER, you can spend a few min adding tot their collective voice here.