Music News
Deptford’s Matchstick Piehouse to re-open as workers’ co-op
The venue had to shut its doors last year after being unable to pay off rent arrears from the pandemic
Music Venues Trust
Music News
Katy Perry to donate £1 from every UK arena tour ticket to Music Venue Trust
The singer says she wants to make sure the UK can “continue to usher in the next generation of music talent” through supporting small venues
Music News
The Bunkhouse in Swansea becomes latest venue to be saved by #OwnOurVenues scheme
The Bunkhouse's future is now secure.
Music News
Coldplay announce 2025 UK stadium shows supporting Music Venue Trust
The gigs in London and Hull next summer will see 10 per cent of proceeds go to supporting grassroots venues.
Music News
Music Venue Trust launches ‘The Artist Pledge’ for arena acts to give back to grassroots
Those to sign up to the scheme at the outset include Enter Shikari and Frank Turner.
Music News
Music Venue Trust hits out at council after plan to save legendary venue Moles is rejected
“We believe the council’s position that Moles was not of value to the local community and did not contribute to the social wellbeing of Bath residents to be in error,"
Music News
Music Venue Trust purchases The Snug as first example of #OwnOurVenues scheme
The Snug called the purchase 'a light of hope' for the preservation of grassroots venues.
Music News
Music Venue Trust’s 2022 report highlights urgent need for action
The MVT is calling for help from the government and wider music industry
Music News
Music Venue Trust launches initiative to buy up grassroots venues
The Charitable Community Benefit Society will aim to purchase venue freeholds
Music News
Music Venues Trust and Music Declares Emergency unite for Earth Day campaign
The #GoLocal initiative has been backed by Architects' Sam Carter
Music News
The UK’s grassroots music venues in £90 million debt
“The average debt they’re emerging with is around £80,000-£120,000 per venue – some are in much more significant debt than that," says Mark Davyd.