Music Venue Trust
@musicvenuetrust.bsky.social
UK registered charity which acts to protect, secure and improve Grassroots Music Venues.
This Budget is yet another episode in the long running saga of failures to seize opportunities to support Grassroots Music Venues. The Government’s rhetoric on their support for this vital sector is completely undone by the reality of their business rates decision.
November 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This Budget is yet another episode in the long running saga of failures to seize opportunities to support Grassroots Music Venues. The Government’s rhetoric on their support for this vital sector is completely undone by the reality of their business rates decision.
🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for Mae Stephens’ grassroots UK tour.
Thanks to the Liveline Fund, Mae will be performing across some of our most important venues. Support the future of live music by showing up where it starts. GET YOUR TICKETS.
Thanks to the Liveline Fund, Mae will be performing across some of our most important venues. Support the future of live music by showing up where it starts. GET YOUR TICKETS.
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎟️ Tickets are now on sale for Mae Stephens’ grassroots UK tour.
Thanks to the Liveline Fund, Mae will be performing across some of our most important venues. Support the future of live music by showing up where it starts. GET YOUR TICKETS.
Thanks to the Liveline Fund, Mae will be performing across some of our most important venues. Support the future of live music by showing up where it starts. GET YOUR TICKETS.
We're proud to support the landmark 'Music in the City' report from Manchester Music City and Manchester City Council, and the launch of their new Grassroots Venues Network.
📸 Jody Hartley
📸 Jody Hartley
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We're proud to support the landmark 'Music in the City' report from Manchester Music City and Manchester City Council, and the launch of their new Grassroots Venues Network.
📸 Jody Hartley
📸 Jody Hartley
Mae Stephens, one of the UK’s most exciting voices, will be playing a run of shows across some of the best grassroots music venues. This is made possible through the Liveline Fund, powered by artists and fans supporting the foundation of the live music ecosystem.
🎟️ Tickets on sale Wednesday.
🎟️ Tickets on sale Wednesday.
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Mae Stephens, one of the UK’s most exciting voices, will be playing a run of shows across some of the best grassroots music venues. This is made possible through the Liveline Fund, powered by artists and fans supporting the foundation of the live music ecosystem.
🎟️ Tickets on sale Wednesday.
🎟️ Tickets on sale Wednesday.
In this episode of The Last Safe Space: Toni speaks with Stina and Aled about the current pressures, regional strengths, and emerging opportunities shaping grassroots venues across Scotland and Wales, from licensing and planning issues to ethics, accessibility, and community-led support.
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 PM
In this episode of The Last Safe Space: Toni speaks with Stina and Aled about the current pressures, regional strengths, and emerging opportunities shaping grassroots venues across Scotland and Wales, from licensing and planning issues to ethics, accessibility, and community-led support.
A defining voice of British songwriting, Glenn Tilbrook has spent decades crafting the sharp, melodic brilliance that made Squeeze one of the UK’s most enduring and influential bands...
November 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A defining voice of British songwriting, Glenn Tilbrook has spent decades crafting the sharp, melodic brilliance that made Squeeze one of the UK’s most enduring and influential bands...
As part of our ongoing work supporting the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s Fan-Led Review of Live Music, we’re excited to announce that the next two events in this nationswide series are coming to Wales.
November 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
As part of our ongoing work supporting the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s Fan-Led Review of Live Music, we’re excited to announce that the next two events in this nationswide series are coming to Wales.
Fair resale pricing helps fans afford more live shows in their local scene - supporting artists from day one.
Grassroots venues are the foundation of the touring ecosystem.
Grassroots venues are the foundation of the touring ecosystem.
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Fair resale pricing helps fans afford more live shows in their local scene - supporting artists from day one.
Grassroots venues are the foundation of the touring ecosystem.
Grassroots venues are the foundation of the touring ecosystem.
£1.5 million raised. Target hit... and then some.
Huge congratulations to Music Venue Properties, who’ve officially smashed their investment target, raising over £1.5 million to put UK grassroots venues into permanent community ownership.
Huge congratulations to Music Venue Properties, who’ve officially smashed their investment target, raising over £1.5 million to put UK grassroots venues into permanent community ownership.
November 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
£1.5 million raised. Target hit... and then some.
Huge congratulations to Music Venue Properties, who’ve officially smashed their investment target, raising over £1.5 million to put UK grassroots venues into permanent community ownership.
Huge congratulations to Music Venue Properties, who’ve officially smashed their investment target, raising over £1.5 million to put UK grassroots venues into permanent community ownership.
Mother Mary's opened in June 2024, with bold ambitions to augment Manchester's rich grassroots live music scene and a commitment to inclusive, diverse and passionate programming.
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Mother Mary's opened in June 2024, with bold ambitions to augment Manchester's rich grassroots live music scene and a commitment to inclusive, diverse and passionate programming.
Our huge, heartfelt thanks to Sam Fender, who’s donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to Music Venue Trust... after already making sure £1 from every ticket on his recent tour went to support grassroots music venues.
November 11, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Our huge, heartfelt thanks to Sam Fender, who’s donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to Music Venue Trust... after already making sure £1 from every ticket on his recent tour went to support grassroots music venues.
Just a small snapshot of a very interesting point made by Finlay Johnson (CEO Association for Electronic Music) as part of a much bigger conversation about Nightlife in Scotland.
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Just a small snapshot of a very interesting point made by Finlay Johnson (CEO Association for Electronic Music) as part of a much bigger conversation about Nightlife in Scotland.
This Trustees’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who help steer Music Venue Trust: www.musicvenuetrust.com/team/#trustees
November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This Trustees’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who help steer Music Venue Trust: www.musicvenuetrust.com/team/#trustees
With more venues now entering community ownership - thanks to over 2,000 Music Venue Properties investors - we talk this week with Chris Sherrington about the incredible Save Our Venues campaign and how you can become a part owner in iconic grassroots spaces.
November 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
With more venues now entering community ownership - thanks to over 2,000 Music Venue Properties investors - we talk this week with Chris Sherrington about the incredible Save Our Venues campaign and how you can become a part owner in iconic grassroots spaces.
Live music is nothing without the fans and the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee have decided it’s finally time to put them in the centre of decision making, with a fan led review of Live and Electronic Music.
November 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Live music is nothing without the fans and the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee have decided it’s finally time to put them in the centre of decision making, with a fan led review of Live and Electronic Music.
As part of Unconvention, MVT will be hosting our last in-person workshop of the year on Thurs 20 Nov at The Rose and Monkey Hotel.
🔗 RSVP via https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Rose-And-Monkey-Hotel/MVT-Workshop-Values--Why-You-Should-Be-Talking-About-Them/41465217/
📸 by Greta Baltic
🔗 RSVP via https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Rose-And-Monkey-Hotel/MVT-Workshop-Values--Why-You-Should-Be-Talking-About-Them/41465217/
📸 by Greta Baltic
November 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
As part of Unconvention, MVT will be hosting our last in-person workshop of the year on Thurs 20 Nov at The Rose and Monkey Hotel.
🔗 RSVP via https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Rose-And-Monkey-Hotel/MVT-Workshop-Values--Why-You-Should-Be-Talking-About-Them/41465217/
📸 by Greta Baltic
🔗 RSVP via https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/The-Rose-And-Monkey-Hotel/MVT-Workshop-Values--Why-You-Should-Be-Talking-About-Them/41465217/
📸 by Greta Baltic
We’re joining forces with Marshall to amplify the heart of live music. Together, we’re launching Marshall Nights - a nationwide series of gigs celebrating grassroots venues, local artists, and the communities that keep live music alive.
November 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We’re joining forces with Marshall to amplify the heart of live music. Together, we’re launching Marshall Nights - a nationwide series of gigs celebrating grassroots venues, local artists, and the communities that keep live music alive.
Most venue closures don’t happen because no one turns up. They happen because someone bought the building next door, submitted a planning application, and didn’t want to hear people milling around after 10pm.
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Most venue closures don’t happen because no one turns up. They happen because someone bought the building next door, submitted a planning application, and didn’t want to hear people milling around after 10pm.
In the new episode of The Last Safe Space: Toni speaks with Lloyd and Jay about the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping grassroots venues across England; from rising costs to local government support and policy innovation.
📺 Watch in full on our YouTube at: youtu.be/X3r5CZZaJv4
📺 Watch in full on our YouTube at: youtu.be/X3r5CZZaJv4
In Conversation with the Venue Support Team for England - Episode 8, The Last Safe Space
YouTube video by Music Venue Trust
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October 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM
In the new episode of The Last Safe Space: Toni speaks with Lloyd and Jay about the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping grassroots venues across England; from rising costs to local government support and policy innovation.
📺 Watch in full on our YouTube at: youtu.be/X3r5CZZaJv4
📺 Watch in full on our YouTube at: youtu.be/X3r5CZZaJv4
Live music is nothing without the fans and the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport committee have decided it’s finally time to put them in the centre of decision making, with a fan led review of Live and Electronic Music.
October 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Live music is nothing without the fans and the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport committee have decided it’s finally time to put them in the centre of decision making, with a fan led review of Live and Electronic Music.
Applications are now open for Manchester’s £245,000 Grassroots Music Venue Fund... and we’re working to get the money into venues’ hands as quickly as possible.
➤ Applications (and more info) now open via bit.ly/ManchesterFund
➤ Deadline: Friday 28th November
➤ Payments issued by end of January
➤ Applications (and more info) now open via bit.ly/ManchesterFund
➤ Deadline: Friday 28th November
➤ Payments issued by end of January
October 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Applications are now open for Manchester’s £245,000 Grassroots Music Venue Fund... and we’re working to get the money into venues’ hands as quickly as possible.
➤ Applications (and more info) now open via bit.ly/ManchesterFund
➤ Deadline: Friday 28th November
➤ Payments issued by end of January
➤ Applications (and more info) now open via bit.ly/ManchesterFund
➤ Deadline: Friday 28th November
➤ Payments issued by end of January
Emerging acts playing first-on and support slots get their early live crowd experience, develop stage craft and connection. They often help create the local buzz that enables promoters to sell national tours. They’re part of the pipeline from grassroots venues to arenas.
October 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Emerging acts playing first-on and support slots get their early live crowd experience, develop stage craft and connection. They often help create the local buzz that enables promoters to sell national tours. They’re part of the pipeline from grassroots venues to arenas.
In this episode of The Last Safe Space podcast, MVT's Toni and Sophie unpack the government’s new consultation on licensing reform and what it means for grassroots music venues in no nonsense terms.
📺 Watch exclusively first on YouTube now at youtu.be/Y0UoQUgUksk + hit subscribe.
📺 Watch exclusively first on YouTube now at youtu.be/Y0UoQUgUksk + hit subscribe.
October 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
In this episode of The Last Safe Space podcast, MVT's Toni and Sophie unpack the government’s new consultation on licensing reform and what it means for grassroots music venues in no nonsense terms.
📺 Watch exclusively first on YouTube now at youtu.be/Y0UoQUgUksk + hit subscribe.
📺 Watch exclusively first on YouTube now at youtu.be/Y0UoQUgUksk + hit subscribe.
THANK YOU to everyone who came to the first-ever cross-industry Grassroots Networking Day with Association of Independent Festivals and Association of Independent Promoters.
📸 by Georgia Penny
📸 by Georgia Penny
October 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
THANK YOU to everyone who came to the first-ever cross-industry Grassroots Networking Day with Association of Independent Festivals and Association of Independent Promoters.
📸 by Georgia Penny
📸 by Georgia Penny
Every movement started in a small room somewhere. Sometimes underfunded and misunderstood. But that’s how roots grow. That’s how scenes start. That’s how heroes are formed. That's what keeps every single one of us at MVT, and all our members, motivated in protecting.
October 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Every movement started in a small room somewhere. Sometimes underfunded and misunderstood. But that’s how roots grow. That’s how scenes start. That’s how heroes are formed. That's what keeps every single one of us at MVT, and all our members, motivated in protecting.