Grassroots music venues aren't just places to protect when they're in trouble. They're places to invest in, improve and help thrive.

The atmosphere, the connection and the chance to share live music up close with the people in the room, especially with those who flew 4,000 miles!

We're pleased to welcome Chris Hurne to Music Venue Trust as our new Head of External Affairs.

‘A community minded endeavour’ We caught up with Rivia and Riley Marsh during EVERYWHERE AT ONCE to hear why venues like The Grove sit at the heart of Nottingham's music community.

With the World Cup finals amping up, it feels like a good week to remember that the biggest moments are built by people taking part. It's what happens when something matters enough for people to keep turning up for it. Grassroots music is no different.

Music Venue Trust is a recipient of the 2nd round of the Grassroots Levy fund, distributed through LIVE Trust Learn more about the huge range of work we are delivering through our Developing the Future of Grassroots Music Venues booklet linked in the comments.

"Just how beautiful life can be” A beautiful night singing and connecting at @thelathums show The Boulevard for EVERYWHERE AT ONCE.

After years of nurturing Huddersfield's grassroots music scene, the owners of SMILE have taken the decision to place the business on the market and are seeking a buyer who shares their vision for its future.

The best gigs aren't just built by the people on stage. They're built by everyone who makes the night happen. The venues that open their doors, the promoters who take a chance, the artists who bring people together, and the people who turn up for it. That's what live music is.

"We’ve got a lot of really strong female voices in our team which I absolutely love" Check out this empowering feature on MVT's own Sophie Asquith for Music Observer’s 'Women in Music' series.

'The Tin is home.' ✨ We caught up with NYOTAA during her EVERYWHERE AT ONCE performance, where she shared new tracks from her upcoming EP. Hear what this grassroots music venue means to the local community and artists alike.

We know we’ve said it before - but that’s because it sits at the core of what the Supporters Circle is really about. Support isn’t passive. It isn’t something you spectate, or agree with from a distance. It’s something you actually do.

For 25 years, Simon Patterson and Glyn Morgan have dedicated themselves to keeping live music alive in Southend. Through their commitment, Chinnerys has become one of Essex's most important grassroots music venues. A place where artists, audiences and communities come together week after week.

‘Don’t cheat the grind’ ✊ We caught up with Master Peace in London, Manchester and Bristol during his EVERYWHERE AT ONCE performances. Hear what grassroots music venues mean to him, and why investing back into these venues is so important to the future of live music.

This campaign isn't just about venues. Over the past year, we've spoken to numerous artists who have privately expressed concerns about PRS processes, royalty distribution and reporting. Many have chosen not to speak publicly.

The Supporters Circle is for people who want to play a bigger part in the culture they care about. People who believe grassroots music venues deserve more than admiration; they deserve advocates.

Grassroots music venues give artists something that's hard to find anywhere else. The freedom to try something new. To connect with people in the room. To be part of a community that exists because of live music.

When people hear the phrase County Court Judgment, it can sound like a piece of paperwork. For a grassroots music venue, it can be far more serious than that.

EVERYWHERE AT ONCE may be over, but the venues that made it possible are still here.

Small support doesn’t stay small. It starts with one night that goes ahead because people turn up. One venue that stays open because people keep using it. One scene that only exists because enough people refuse to let it fade. That’s how grassroots music works.

For one weekend, hundreds of grassroots venues became one festival. All powered by The National Lottery ✨ Different cities.
 Different crowds.
 Different stages. One community.

The weekend is officially HERE and so is EVERYWHERE AT ONCE! Forget melted ice creams, we’re escaping the heat in the UK’s coolest venues with a weekend packed full of incredible live music (and air-con).

For months, hundreds of venue teams have been preparing. Thousands of artists have been rehearsing. Promoters, volunteers, technicians, photographers, designers and audiences have all played their part. Tomorrow, it begins.

Grassroots music venues help shape more than musicians. They shape artists, audiences, friendships and communities. Artist Lost Boy talks about his experiences of bands, local venues and the importance of protecting the spaces where so many creative journeys begin.

One thing we've heard repeatedly in this campaign is that some venues now feel under increased scrutiny after publicly sharing their experiences.

Fatboy Slim tickets available NOW at Resident Records!! Very limited physical tickets can be purchased ahead of Sunday's show, limited to two per person. #EverywhereAtOnce #BecauseOfYou #Brighton

We asked some of Music Venue Trust's patrons, including Nova Twins, Frank Turner, Enter Shikari, The Wombats, Public Service Broadcasting and Hamish Hawk, to share why they thought this festival is so important. Because grassroots music venues are about far more than music.

Music doesn't happen in the abstract. It needs places to live, people to gather around it, shape it and make it part of their lives. That's what grassroots music venues provide. Not a route to somewhere else, but somewhere to belong.

The secret is out. Fatboy Slim will perform at The Pipeline, Brighton as part of Everywhere At Once. A legendary artist. A tiny 60 cap grassroots music venue. One unforgettable night.

Tomorrow we announce Fatboy Slim’s secret show location! Any guesses?

Grassroots music venues are about more than music. They’re places where friendships begin, bands are formed, communities gather and people find belonging. WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS

Big names get you in the door. Grassroots venues change what you leave listening to. Here’s who you should be seeing at EVERYWHERE AT ONCE. Discover your next favourite artist. #EverywhereAtOnce #BecauseOfYou

"A healthy music industry needs a healthy grassroots scene." In this week's episode of The Last Safe Space, Jeremy Scott from Teenage Cancer Trust joins Toni to discuss the importance of grassroots venues, local communities and the role music plays in helping people feel connected.

Every gig has a support act. Most of the time, it’s the band on before the band you came to see. But there’s another support act too.

At EVERYWHERE AT ONCE, hundreds of grassroots music venues across the UK become the stages where stories like this begin again. For Becky Hill, it was Worcester’s Marrs Bar at 16 - a grassroots venue that gave her space to learn, perform, and grow into the artist she is today.

One of the best things about grassroots music venues? Walking in for one artist and leaving obsessed with another. The biggest artists on the bill were once the artist nobody had heard of. This weekend is your chance to discover the next one.

What’s your favourite gig venue? The one you discovered your favourite band in. The one you’ve been going back to for years. The one that feels like it belongs to your town. Every answer tells a story about a place that matters. Let’s hear yours in the comments. #EverywhereAtOnce #BecauseOfYou

EVERYWHERE AT ONCE isn’t just about celebrating grassroots music venues. It’s also about supporting organisations doing incredible work across the music and charity sectors.

There’s a map for that. Did you know we have a tool on the Everywhere At Once website that shows grassroots music venues across the UK? This June, they all come alive at once. Go find your nearest grassroots venue at: everywherefest.com/find-an-event/ #EverywhereAtOnce #BecauseOfYou

How do you make sure royalties reach the right creators? In this clip from The Last Safe Space, Mark Davyd, Gareth Kelly and Audoo CEO Ryan Edwards discuss why better data matters, how inaccurate reporting affects grassroots music venues, and what can be done to improve the system.

One of the best things about grassroots music venues? Walking in for one artist and leaving obsessed with another. The biggest artists on the bill were once the artist nobody had heard of.

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.

Grassroots music venues are where artists find their voice, audiences find new music and communities find each other.

Music Venue Trust is thrilled to join Culture Counts and stand alongside organisations across Scotland championing the value of culture in our communities.

We've heard from many people who have submitted comments in support of Stage & Radio and are concerned because Manchester City Council's planning portal still displays "There are no comments".

Music Venue Trust is immensely saddened to hear of the passing of Kanya King CBE. Kanya was an inspirational figure for everyone in the music industry, setting an example of how to be a leader and a positive disruptor, always pushing for change and encouraging everyone to simply do better.

How does nearly £700,000 in inaccurate music licensing fees end up being charged to grassroots music venues? In the latest episode of The Last Safe Space, Toni is joined by Gareth Kelly, MVT's Rights Management specialist, to unpack the complex world of music licensing, royalties and venue fees.

At the heart of Set The Record Straight is a simple principle: performance royalties should reach the artists they’re intended for.

Grassroots venues shouldn’t have to fear closure over admin disputes. Kai Harris on behalf of Sin City in Swansea shared his experience of watching PRS escalation procedures threaten the future of a venue simply struggling to process the complexity of live and club-related reporting requirements.

We’re announcing the loss of another beloved grassroots venue, Six Six in Cambridge. For four years, and in the face of huge pressures felt across the sector, the team behind Six Six have been steadfast in their dedication to supporting grassroots music in Cambridge.