Want access to top-of-the-line sound, lighting and backline equipment for free? Music Venue Trust is looking for grassroots music venues in Northern Ireland to take part in Raise the Standard - a new initiative designed to remove equipment costs from your budget entirely.

It’s a bank holiday. The sun might even come out (briefly) if we're lucky. If you’re in a venue pouring Fightback Lager, that pint is doing a bit more than you think.

No longer just a dream. Fightback Peach Lager. In support of @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social Available on draught NOW! This Beer Saves Music Venues

cans and merch are back in stock in the shop www.fightbacklager.com/collections/...

In Support Of @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social

This Rider Saves Music Venues Thank You Spangled for choosing to take Fightback Lager on tour

Other beers wouldn’t help, we created our own #thisbeersavesmusicvenues ✊🍻

Glastonbury is the world's biggest festival - but without grassroots music venues... this is what it looks like, alongside the future of all festivals.

Proud of this one Huge thanks to all the venues joining the Fightback movement. Artist: Pufino Track: Rush Metal

Look at our lovely shiny new @fightbacklager.bsky.social taps! Both the Wedge and Edge bar have had a digital update thanks to Fightback – the only beer that shares its profits with @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social Get yourself a closer look, and order a pint, when you’re next at the venue✊🍻

Just in case anyone needed reminding 🤘 #SupportYourLocalVenue / Drink @fightbacklager.bsky.social / Follow @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social ✨

Since July 2021, MVT has put its money where the music is, distributing over £4M to support grassroots touring. But this isn’t just cash — it’s about opportunity. It’s about connecting artists with fans, building careers, and creating electrifying live moments that remind us why music matters.

We are delighted to be partnering with the Music Week Awards again this year to support the Grassroots Venue: Spirit of the Scene category. 🗳️ So... OVER TO YOU. You have until 6PM on Wed January 29 to submit entries at: www.musicweekawards.com

Still the only beer that shares its profits with @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social Now shouting about it one louder. #thisbeersavesmusicvenues Audio: In My Room Artist: LoveFine

In 2024, Music Venue Trust fought hard against inappropriate planning applications threatening grassroots music venues (GMVs) — and won 97.6% of the time.

Last week, we unveiled the 2024 Music Venue Trust report in Parliament, and have been overwhelmed by response so far. To everyone who joined us — MPs, industry leaders, venue reps, artists, and supporters — thank you for showing up and showing your passion for live music.

Massive congratulations to my friend Steve Lamacq on his hugely deserved New Year’s Honour. He’s always been Sir Steve in our house.

Here’s to you, Steve Lamacq MBE Thank you for your services to broadcasting and music venues. Viva Live Music ✊🍻

Thank you for your support in 2024. Get into a Grassroots Music Venue over Christmas if you can. Make a New Year’s resolution to see more live music in 2025 and buy a pint that supports Music Venue Trust whenever it’s on the bar. Look to the future now, it’s only just begun… ✊🍻

Earlier this year we released an album in aid of @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social. It's a great record of the bands and grassroots venues in Brighton. It would also make an excellent Christmas gift for any music fan! goorecords.com/alive-by-the...

Name a better power trio. I’ll wait. Thank You The Thirsty Scholar / 229 London for your support.

Clapham. Look out for Fightback Lager at The Bread And Roses. Ask for a beer that shares its profits with Music Venue Trust and you’ll get one of these 😍 #thisbeersavesmusicvenues

We want to build a Starter Pack of Blue Sky accounts for all the fantastic Grassroots Music Venues in the UK. If you're a venue, or you know of a venue, please drop your account details below.

Huge thanks to Katy Perry and her team for joining the movement to invest in our vital grassroots ecosystem. To our friends and colleagues in the industry, get on board and let’s drive this train together. Don’t get left on the platform! www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

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