Sybil Bell
@sybilivw.bsky.social
Founder & CEO @ivwuk.bsky.social, @ivcuk.bsky.social (charity) & our boutique marcomms agency @iltsot.bsky.social. My mum, music, dogs, swimming, Hampstead Heath, swimming on Hampstead Heath, cooking, records.
Feels timely to repost this #AI message we sent almost a month ago. In our live music ecosystem, no computer or algorithm can come close to recreating the magic of a one-off, truly unique experience in an independent venue. Gigs with authentic artists are about #actualintelligence
With AI dominating the narrative around copyright and creativity, disrupting the careers of artists and others in the music ecosystem, we felt we wanted to redefine what AI means to us as artists, music lovers and humans. To us, it's #ActualIntelligence. 💛
December 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Feels timely to repost this #AI message we sent almost a month ago. In our live music ecosystem, no computer or algorithm can come close to recreating the magic of a one-off, truly unique experience in an independent venue. Gigs with authentic artists are about #actualintelligence
I saw #Brògeal at @thecrescentyork.bsky.social for last years @ivwuk.bsky.social & they really brought the party, it was a brilliant night. So chuffed they've joined the IVW family as #Ambassadors for #Scotland.
Excited to have #EveGoodman as our Ambassador for #Wales. A stunning performer #IVW26
Excited to have #EveGoodman as our Ambassador for #Wales. A stunning performer #IVW26
Introducing Falkirk five-piece Brògeal and rising folk singer Eve Goodman who'll be joining Nova Twins as our #IVW26 ambassadors for Scotland and Wales 📣 📣 We are over the moon to welcome them to the IVW family. 💛 Thank you to Creative Wales and Creative Scotland for helping bring this all together
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I saw #Brògeal at @thecrescentyork.bsky.social for last years @ivwuk.bsky.social & they really brought the party, it was a brilliant night. So chuffed they've joined the IVW family as #Ambassadors for #Scotland.
Excited to have #EveGoodman as our Ambassador for #Wales. A stunning performer #IVW26
Excited to have #EveGoodman as our Ambassador for #Wales. A stunning performer #IVW26
Want to get a foot in the door of the music industry? The easiest door is at your local venue and volunteering during #IVW26 is a great way to make real connections. 👋
Sign up by 5th Jan by filling out our registration form - Available via the link in our bio. 💛
Sign up by 5th Jan by filling out our registration form - Available via the link in our bio. 💛
December 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
November 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
And breathe......#LakeDistrict
November 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
And breathe......#LakeDistrict
Absolutely magnificent @radiohead.bsky.social last night at The O2. Beyond special.
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Absolutely magnificent @radiohead.bsky.social last night at The O2. Beyond special.
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If you're looking for another way to divest from Amazon and instead support your local community, hi, nice to meet you 👋
When you buy audiobooks through us, a portion goes to your independent bookstore. It's an easy way to shop small all year long.
When you buy audiobooks through us, a portion goes to your independent bookstore. It's an easy way to shop small all year long.
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
If you're looking for another way to divest from Amazon and instead support your local community, hi, nice to meet you 👋
When you buy audiobooks through us, a portion goes to your independent bookstore. It's an easy way to shop small all year long.
When you buy audiobooks through us, a portion goes to your independent bookstore. It's an easy way to shop small all year long.
Weak men. Strong women.
Montage of 19 clips of Trump insulting, berating, demeaning and attacking female reporters over the past few months. Part 1.
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Weak men. Strong women.
You'd be amazed who ends up supporting & protecting perpetrators in cases like this. To the point where survivors are ostracised by friends, family & colleagues as they allow lies & misinformation to spread & question their mental state. Speaking up, so often, has the opposite effect you'd expect.
That they have lived with this trauma & pain for so long is truly heartbreaking. How anyone can support protecting the perpetrators any longer is hard to believe & a complete disgrace!
#Justice4TheEPSTEIN_SurvivorsNOW ✊
#Justice4TheEPSTEIN_SurvivorsNOW ✊
Epstein survivors just demanded the release of the files in this new PSA. Watch it here.
November 18, 2025 at 11:07 PM
You'd be amazed who ends up supporting & protecting perpetrators in cases like this. To the point where survivors are ostracised by friends, family & colleagues as they allow lies & misinformation to spread & question their mental state. Speaking up, so often, has the opposite effect you'd expect.
@adjwebb.bsky.social this one is for you. Always behind the scenes, championing the right causes in our music ecosystem. This is a huge win for everyone who cares about the live music ecosystem. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼
Huge congrats to our good friend, Adam Webb, for his work bringing government legislation to stop the extortionate resale of gig tickets. Adam, who has been part of our IVW family for years and looks after our press, runs the FanFair Alliance ensuring fans get a fair deal when it comes to live music
November 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
@adjwebb.bsky.social this one is for you. Always behind the scenes, championing the right causes in our music ecosystem. This is a huge win for everyone who cares about the live music ecosystem. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼
How long has it been, & how long is it going to be, until news headlines don't contain 1 story about sexual violence against women & girls @thenerve.news @theflyingchild.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com @nytimes.com @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk @mrjamesob.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
How long has it been, & how long is it going to be, until news headlines don't contain 1 story about sexual violence against women & girls @thenerve.news @theflyingchild.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com @nytimes.com @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk @mrjamesob.bsky.social
#AI #ActualIntelligence #music #musicindustry #creators #artists #musicians @featuredartists.bsky.social @wearethemu.bsky.social
With AI dominating the narrative around copyright and creativity, disrupting the careers of artists and others in the music ecosystem, we felt we wanted to redefine what AI means to us as artists, music lovers and humans. To us, it's #ActualIntelligence. 💛
November 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Ms. Brown speaking the truth 🔥
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Ms. Brown speaking the truth 🔥
Very excited to have legendary #Jazz venues Ronnie Scott's join #IVW26 for the first time this year. Loving the musicians they are bringing to our attention as part of our 3 Artists / 3 Venues campaign.
Back again, this time with 3 artists ✨ Ronnie Scott's✨ are loving right now... Swipe to find out who they've chosen...🎷 💛
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I've just had a call from NHS Give Blood. I've not been able to donate for 2 years due to low iron but I'm booked in again next week.
If you've ever thought about giving blood, maybe you’ll start now. It's an amazing thing to do. 1 donation can save up to 3 lives.... #blooddonor #giveblood
If you've ever thought about giving blood, maybe you’ll start now. It's an amazing thing to do. 1 donation can save up to 3 lives.... #blooddonor #giveblood
November 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I've just had a call from NHS Give Blood. I've not been able to donate for 2 years due to low iron but I'm booked in again next week.
If you've ever thought about giving blood, maybe you’ll start now. It's an amazing thing to do. 1 donation can save up to 3 lives.... #blooddonor #giveblood
If you've ever thought about giving blood, maybe you’ll start now. It's an amazing thing to do. 1 donation can save up to 3 lives.... #blooddonor #giveblood
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What have the BBC done for us?
November 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
What have the BBC done for us?
So many wise words in this clip. So many artists sharing their passion for being in the moment. A moment that won't ever be repeated #ScenesNotScreens #IVW26 ♥️♥️
Anyone else catch the wonderful @officialjackwhite.bsky.social speech at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday? We did and felt inspired... Put down your screens. "We all want to share in what you might create". 💛 #ScenesNotScreens #IVW26
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
So many wise words in this clip. So many artists sharing their passion for being in the moment. A moment that won't ever be repeated #ScenesNotScreens #IVW26 ♥️♥️
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Each week we will be sharing with you, 3 venues the artists you love, are loving right now. Followed by 3 artists some of our venues are loving right now. 🎉 First up we have our amazing #IVW26 ✨ ambassadors✨ Nova Twins sharing their current faves... Swipe to find out where they've chosen...👀 💛
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Each week we will be sharing with you, 3 venues the artists you love, are loving right now. Followed by 3 artists some of our venues are loving right now. 🎉 First up we have our amazing #IVW26 ✨ ambassadors✨ Nova Twins sharing their current faves... Swipe to find out where they've chosen...👀 💛
Really proud of our new #ScenesNotScreens campaign. Since we started @ivwuk.bsky.social, we've encouraged people to get off their phones and be in the moment, making real life connections, in local communities and being a real part of the #livemusicecosystem. Join in during #IVW26
From making friends in the mosh pit to getting your first gig at your local venue, here's an important reminder why it's so rewarding to get involved in your local scene, support your local venue and be part of arts and culture in real life, rather than living behind a screen...#ScenesNotScreens
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Really proud of our new #ScenesNotScreens campaign. Since we started @ivwuk.bsky.social, we've encouraged people to get off their phones and be in the moment, making real life connections, in local communities and being a real part of the #livemusicecosystem. Join in during #IVW26
Huge win here for #EdSheeranFoundation and for music education in this country. Massive congratulations to #EdSheeran, Renuka and the team x
Music education matters. That's why we signed Ed Sheeran's open letter to the Prime Minister about the current state of the music curriculum in the UK. Huge congrats to the Ed Sheeran Foundation on this big win for us all. 💛 🎶
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Huge win here for #EdSheeranFoundation and for music education in this country. Massive congratulations to #EdSheeran, Renuka and the team x
Why is ANYONE still on there. Leave, do it together, stop hanging on "because".....
There is not 1 good reason to stay.
There should be a #Xit - everyone leave on the same day at the same time #LeaveX
There is not 1 good reason to stay.
There should be a #Xit - everyone leave on the same day at the same time #LeaveX
The first thing Yaxley-Lennon did on leaving court was to thank Elon Musk for funding his legal costs.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
That's Elon Musk who has repeatedly called for civil war in the UK.
As of typing this - all of the major politicians and platforms maintain a presence on X and it is time for them all to leave.
November 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Bet365 CEO Denise Coates paid herself £277,000,000 this year, and £410,000,000 in 2020.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
This was more than 20,000x the Minimum Wage that she paid most of her workers.
The betting industry needs to be taxed, heavily.
October 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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I've had more #mansplanning at work & home in the last 24 hours than I've had in a while.
All because I stood my ground for myself & my business. Just like a bloke would do.
Men can't handle it, I've been called threatening, over reacting - all things they've been.
Over it #patriarchy
All because I stood my ground for myself & my business. Just like a bloke would do.
Men can't handle it, I've been called threatening, over reacting - all things they've been.
Over it #patriarchy
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I've had more #mansplanning at work & home in the last 24 hours than I've had in a while.
All because I stood my ground for myself & my business. Just like a bloke would do.
Men can't handle it, I've been called threatening, over reacting - all things they've been.
Over it #patriarchy
All because I stood my ground for myself & my business. Just like a bloke would do.
Men can't handle it, I've been called threatening, over reacting - all things they've been.
Over it #patriarchy
Thanks to the leg end @huwstephensdj.bsky.social @bbc6music.bsky.social for making @ivwuk.bsky.social the first question in his quiz and speaking so fondly of our celebration. And a nod to #NovaTwins being our #Ambassadors too #IVW26
Huge thanks to @huwstephensdj.bsky.social for the shoutout on @bbc6music.bsky.social💛💛 and well done Terry for getting the answer correct, we did start back in 2014 with just 17 venues signing up, let’s keep it growing 👏#IVW26
October 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thanks to the leg end @huwstephensdj.bsky.social @bbc6music.bsky.social for making @ivwuk.bsky.social the first question in his quiz and speaking so fondly of our celebration. And a nod to #NovaTwins being our #Ambassadors too #IVW26