A song by a band I collaborate on with some friends, The Estuary 21, hit a million streams on Spotify this week. The fact that tens of thousands of people a month still spin these tunes even when we’ve done zero in a couple of years is mindblowing.

It only takes 15 minutes to shape a future you will have no choice but to live in, help make it more fan friendly. The industry, the Government, their worlds revolve around data. Help us create a data set that says what YOU think. musicfansvoice.uk

It only takes 15 minutes to shape a future you will have no choice but to live in, help make it more fan friendly. The industry, the Government, their worlds revolve around data. Help us create a data set that says what YOU think. musicfansvoice.uk

This is a genuine opportunity to add a new layer to big conversations. It will only take 15 minutes of your time. Fill it in, share it and let’s put fans at the centre of live music. musicfansvoice.uk

Thousands of you have filled this in so far, thank you! The more responses, the clearer the picture. It really is as simple as that. Schedule 15 minutes to fill this in, if you haven’t. The data will make sure that fans have a seat at the table. musicfansvoice.uk

Live music belongs to us all. Cherish it, protect it, make it better. This survey has been 14 months in the making and will put fans at the top table. Please take 15 minutes to fill it in musicfansvoice.uk

Live music belongs to us all. Cherish it, protect it, make it better. This survey has been 14 months in the making and will put fans at the top table. Please take 15 minutes to fill it in musicfansvoice.uk

Any music fans fancy being a part of something ground breaking from ground zero? If you do, here is your alpha entry point: mailchi.mp/saveourscene... Ps. It doesn’t cost money. Only 15 minutes of your time.

I have a couple of boxes of these left, if anyone is interested in the chronicles repress samduckworth1986.bandcamp.com/merch/signed...

I have a couple of boxes of these left, if anyone is interested in the chronicles repress samduckworth1986.bandcamp.com/merch/signed...

The expansion of data centers is having serious effects on the US grid, with three-quarters of highly distorted power readings occurring within 50 miles of sites with significant data center activity. That threatens home appliances and aging energy infrastructure, and increases fire risks.

Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture: This Government have supported the voluntary levy that the industry has backed, but if that levy is not implemented we will be forced to take action… the Minister for Creative Industries will be writing to the industry in those terms this week.

DCMS Questions today in the House of Commons: Max Wilkinson MP: How are the Government supporting small music venues, and what steps will they take if the voluntary levy on arena and stadium tickets is not agreed by the large venues whose participation is vital? Answer…

As each year passes, I become more convinced that one of the key battles of our age is reprogramming our relationship with the internet.

Looking forward to recording this today at the Barbican. Amazing line up, free jazz show from 3pm

Unconvention was great. Inspiring conference with a theme of preserving and enriching the grassroots. Great to hear hope amongst the challenges.

For background, my piece on the @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social's annual report from earlier this year www.bbc.co.uk/news/enterta...

Up before the sun to head to Manchester for Unconvention. A great space for thinking and talking and more importantly a catalyst for building and doing.

The headline figures are going up, but the market share is declining. 7% decline in market share in global streaming in less than a decade. Growth requires firmer foundations or it’s just price rise economics. Learn from football, support the Grassroots. Back @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social

If you’re a music fan in the UK you probably already know about @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social The campaign to see a £1 contribution from every stadium and arena ticket go into a fund to protect the Grassroots reached a massive milestone this week.

I’m not even sure how much gets lost to algorithms these days. So here’s a record that came out this year that I am immensely proud to have been involved with. It’s joyous and different. I hope you enjoy it. kud.li/wahlp025