Who's excited to hear what we've got planned as part of our #BestOfBritish project with Airbnb... 🙌 💛

We're so proud to announce that we are one of the winners of the Airbnb Best Of British Fund, helping us to continue to support independent venues + the whole community that surrounds them. We'll be putting on 5 shows that will champion Britain's independent music scene. Watch this space... 💛 🙌

Let us know who you loved hearing during your #IVW26... Tag them below so we can all have a listen together 💛

Happy Monday 💛 We want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible people working behind the scenes at #IVW26. From the bar staff and stage managers to the sound techs, door staff, volunteers and everyone else who made it happen, thank you for everything you did to keep the shows going. 🙌

Jumping on the 2016 trend with a few snaps from #IVW16 🎶✨ Only our third year taking part in Independent Venue Week back then… what a ride it’s been. So many unforgettable moments, incredible artists, and amazing crowds. We’d love to hear yours, what’s your favourite #IVW16 memory? Drop it below 👇🙌

“You only have to look around us today and see how proud we are of Britain’s musical contribution and how important it is to nurture and protect the UK’s amazing music scene.” 💛 Here’s to protecting independent venues and celebrating the artists who grow from them. 2/2

Huge congratulations to our amazing #IVW16 Ambassadors, Wolf Alice on winning Group of the Year at the Brits on Saturday 🏆✨ Check out Ellie Roswell's brilliant acceptance speech, shining a light on the vital role of independent venues and our community... 1/2

Huge congratulations to our IVW board member Ben Lovitt and his band Mumford And Sons new UK Number One album 🙌 💛

Who else was lucky enough to catch Wu-Lu, MAHA and Louis Carnell tear it up at The Dome? 🙌 All part of the amazing series of shows from Beavertown Beer for #IVW26 💛 Stunning photos by Talie Rose Eigeland

Can you believe its already been a whole month since we kicked off #IVW26💛 Comment below what your favourite moment was...🙌

We’ve loved hearing what you've had to say about being part of #IVW26. Thank you for continuing to champion our independent venues and community. Here’s to the next one. 💛 #IVW26

#IVW26 Shot On 35mm Film. 📸 Take a look back at some of our gigs through the eyes of some of our amazing photographers 🙌

A huge shoutout to the legends behind the bar who kept the drinks flowing all week long during #IVW26. We couldn’t do it without you. Here’s to the bar staff who keep our venues and our communities thriving. 💛 🙌

This is what it’s all about 💛 Real words from the venues at the heart of #IVW26 celebrating the buzz, the breakthroughs and the community that brings it all to life ✨

From the stage to the sofa 💛 Independent Venue Week was featured on BBC One's The One Show a few weeks back, with Sybil Bell and The Black Prince telling their stories, followed by Robbie Williams & Paloma Faith discussing the importance of these vital spaces. A proud, powerful moment for all of us🙌

Looking back at our incredible #IVW26 Ambassador shows 💛 Brogeal packed out The Venue, Dumfries with electric energy, Nova Twins returned to tear the roof off the The Amersham Arms, + Eve Goodman painted the walls of Caffi Isa with her tender, soulful voice. Independent venues. Unforgettable nights.

Nothing makes us prouder than hearing this 💛 Here’s what some of our incredible venues had to say about being part of #IVW26 The community, the energy, the magic ✨

Some more beautiful photos from #IVW26 taken by our fab team of photographers. ✨

Who else has got the #IVW26 blues? Here's some photos to take us straight back there 💛 ✨

A heartfelt thank you from our founder and CEO of Independent Venue Week, Sybil Bell. You can also read the full message over on our news page via 🔗 in bio. THANK YOU 💛 #IVW26 💛 2/2

A heartfelt thank you from our founder and CEO of Independent Venue Week, Sybil Bell. You can also read the full message over on our news page via 🔗 in bio. THANK YOU 💛 #IVW26 💛 1/2

WHAT A WEEK 🎉 That's officially a wrap for #IVW26. Thank you so much to every one of you who made this week what it was, it was for you and because of you. 💛 See you next year...✨

More photos from Day 4 of #IVW26 💛 What have you got planned for the rest of the week? ✨

Day 4 of #IVW26 in photos 💛 Read all about it on our website where you can catch daily blog posts with your cuppa ... What's been your favourite moment so far?✨

Some photos from our fantastic team of photographers of #IW26 Day 3 💛 Our day 3 blog post is also now live on the website. ✨ Make sure to keep tagging us and use the #IVW26 hashtag so we can keep sharing 💛

Who's ready for Day 3 of #IVW26?🎉 Here's a few snapshots of Day 1 to get you hyped for tonight 💛 So much talent on such amazing stages captured by our brilliant team of photographers. See you in the crowd later...

What an amazing way to kick the week off, great to hear Steve Lamacq talk about how important it is to celebrate the independent venue community and what a positive night out going to a gig can be. Don’t forget to check out our website and tune into BBC for updates. 💛 #IVW26

Updated set times for tonights sold out Ambassador Show with Nova Twins on at 9pm and Ashaine White on at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm at the wonderful Amersham Arms, curfew is 11pm. See you there...✨ #IVW26

So glad to announce that we have the brilliant Ashaine White supporting the amazing Nova Twins at the sold out Ambassador show tonight at The Amersham Arms. What a night it's going to be...Get down early to Ashaine's beautiful music. 💛

Reminder that these are your fantastic #IVW26 venues, who else is as excited as us? 🎉 There is so much going on this week so head over to our website to have a look at all the shows and venues that you can go help support. See you in the crowd... 💛

#IVW26 has officially started 🎉We hope you're just as excited as we are... Check out the News section of our website to read more about what we've got planned for the week & keep an eye on our feeds for brilliant updates of what's going on across the UK. See you down at your local venue tonight💛

Only 1 more sleep until #IVW26 kicks off 🎉 🙌 We cannot wait to see what you all have planned for it. With so many amazing venues, artists and promoters involved this year we hope to see you front row celebrating our well-loved independent venues. 💛

Just 2 more sleeps until #IVW26 starts ...✨ The soundtrack to your weekend has been officially updated again with new artists added...👀 Check out our #IVW26 Playlist at the link in our bio 💛

✨ COMPETITION TIME ✨ We're giving one of you the chance to win 4 tickets to see Brogeal at the Venue in Dumfries. Catch our brilliant Ambassadors supported by The Rooks. Head to our instagram to enter. Winners will be announced on the 29th at 5pm. #IVW26

Back again with our #IVW26 gig-goer's 10 commandments 💛 Not only does this apply to the big week, but all year-round. Did we cover everything? Let us know in the comments...✨

We're so hyped to be collaborating with Beavertown for a fourth year running. Not only can you enjoy their amazing beers during the week, you can also check out the shows they're supporting. Beavertown have curated a series of gigs all over the country, comment below who you'll be dancing along to✨

Check out the latest brilliant coverage on #IVW26 from The Line Of Best Fit, The London Evening Standard, BBC Hampshire and the Londonist on why events like #IVW26 are so important in order to keep the music-community spirit alive 🙌 Only 4 more sleeps to go until #IVW26 kicks off 🎉

There's still time to join us for our super special event on Fri 30th Jan at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff. As part of #IVW26, Lord Brennan will be discussing the Fan-Led Live Music Review with a Q and A to chat about the findings. Have your say & help build the Music Fans' Charter. Apply in bio 💛

Check out The Ground Up's latest article "Talking Independent Venue Week with Founder Sybil Bell" by Dan McCarthy. Sybil speaks with Dan about the beginnings of Independent Venue Week, this years #IVW26 & everything else in between. The full article can be found at groundupmusic.substack.com 💛

Want to get your #IVW26 outfit ready for next week?... This is your reminder that our shop is open and up on our website, full of fab merch , either as a treat to yourself of a gift to your fellow gig buddy 💛

Just 7 days to go until #IVW26 kicks off, keep your eyes out for these posters up in the venues during the week...👀 You can even be in with a chance win an official #IVW26 Tee and a Vinyl bundle ft live music from over the years 💛

Due to an upload error please also check out Yorkshire and The Humber's Thursday listings and North West/North East's Sunday listings for #IVW26. 💛

Extra shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country just outside of the official #IVW26 dates 💛 There are plenty more shows up on our website and even more to be announced... Go have a browse and see whats on for #IVW26, look forward to seeing you all there 💛 1/2

It is officially just 1 week until #IVW26 starts 📣 Who else is as exited as us? Let us know with what you have planned for the week... ✨

Sunday 1st Feb shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country 💛 For all the final listings head to our website where you can buy tickets for these brilliant gigs at these amazing venues✨ 2/2

Sunday 1st Feb shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country 💛 For all the final listings head to our website where you can buy tickets for these brilliant gigs at these amazing venues✨ 1/2

Throwback to @novatwins superb gig for #IVW2022... what a pleasure to have them as our official #IVW26 ambassadors 💛

Saturday 31st Jan shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country 💛 For all the final listings head to our website where you can buy tickets for these brilliant gigs at these amazing venues✨ 3/3

Saturday 31st Jan shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country 💛 For all the final listings head to our website where you can buy tickets for these brilliant gigs at these amazing venues✨ 2/3

Saturday 31st Jan shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country 💛 For all the final listings head to our website where you can buy tickets for these brilliant gigs at these amazing venues✨ 1/3