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

Are you interested in joining us for a super special event on Fri 30th Jan? As part of #IVW26, Lord Brennan is holding an event at Clwb Ifor Bach from 11am - 1pm. Apply in the link in our bio for the chance to take part 💛

Friday 30th 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

Friday 30th 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

Friday 30th 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

Not long now until we kick off #IVW26 🎉 Here's a few photos from #IVW26 to get you even more excited...

Thursday 29th 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✨

We're deeply saddened to hear the news of Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin’s passing. He was a wonderful person that will be deeply missed. Please read his family’s statement on slide two, it is so important we look after one another and reach out to one another when we need help. All our love, the IVW team💛

Wednesday 28th 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✨

Part 2: We've teamed up with PRS Foundation for their Early Career Promoters Fund 🎉 We'll be championing the talent of five selected promoters for #IVW26. We're really excited to share details of the final three shows that have been announced by Basics, Seasoning and Road Less Travelled 💛

Our Tuesday 27th 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✨

This week we are announcing our #IVW26 shows, starting today with Monday 26th Jan... 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✨

Our wonderful Scottish Ambassadors Brogeal will be playing not one but two Official Ambassador #IVW26 shows at the brilliant MacArts on the 30th Jan and The Venue on the 31st Jan, what a treat for our ears 🙌 Tickets go live tomorrow via See Tickets at 10am... 💛

Super excited to announce our Official Ambassador Shows for #IVW26 🎉 💛 On 27/01 we have the amazing Nova Twins playing at The Amersham Arms, on the 31/01 the brilliant Brogeal at The Venue and finally on the 26/01 the mesmerising Eve Goodman will be playing at Caffi isa 💛

Another #IVW26 Tour Highlight to kickstart your 2026... 📣 You can catch @buzzcocks.com, Honesty, Alien Chicks and Red Rum on their ✨ Official IVW Tours✨Tickets are live on our website now... Link is in our bio 💛

Happy New Year 🎉 Today is your last chance to sign up to be one of our #IVW26 volunteers, a perfect opportunity to get a foot in the door of the music scene, get to know some wonderful people and have a great time learning all about how the music industry works. Sign up closes at 6pm 💛

ROLL CALL: ✨NORTHERN IRELAND AND MISC✨2/2 Introducing your #IVW26 venues… Head to the link in our bio to see all the venues that have been announced for the week so far👀 We’ll be announcing each regions and nations venues throughout the next week, stay tuned for more 💛

ROLL CALL: ✨NORTHERN IRELAND AND MISC✨1/2 Introducing your #IVW26 venues… Head to the link in our bio to see all the venues that have been announced for the week so far👀 We’ll be announcing each regions and nations venues throughout the next week, stay tuned for more 💛

ROLL CALL: ✨NORTH WEST✨3/3 Introducing your #IVW26 venues… Head to the link in our bio to see all the venues that have been announced for the week so far👀 We’ll be announcing each regions and nations venues throughout the next week, stay tuned for more 💛