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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?
@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
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-...
How cutting venue energy bills secures jobs, supports artists, and strengthens the circuit
Sam Fender has donated his Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust, while highlighting the importance of "struggling" UK gig spaces.
Arts Council England just proved, with receipts, that cultural tax relief works.
Theatres get it. Orchestras get it. Museums get it.
Grassroots music venues do not.
The same review recommends they should. Page 67.
New piece: markdavyd.substack.com/p/party-fears-two
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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.
Eleven venues days, one very surprised boat captain, and this year, for the first time, a room full of venue operators who left making plans instead of just holding on.
Wrote about it. Link below, subscribe if you want the next one in your inbox.
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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
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‘What you can’t do is give up the benefits of Brexit’ - Richard Tice, Reform.
I have news Dickie-baby.
