Bath Moles News Today

The Music Venue Trust said the cash raised by the levy would be used to help the many struggling small outlets

Leeds club Wire has announced that it is to permanently close its doors in June. 

The British indie rock band demonstrate just why they’ve won every rising star award around in a gig of swashbuckling, musical bravura showcasing their newly released debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy

Independent Venue Week 2024 ambassadors English Teacher and Picture Parlour celebrate small gig spaces and essential hubs for community and inspiration.

Figures from the UK independent festival scene on why so many grassroots events have seen cancellations or been postponed for 2024.

This week, fans are being encouraged to take part in supporting the vital spaces for music in villages, towns and cities across the UK as Independent Venue Week (IVW) kicks off.

A new report has been published showing the "disaster" that struck the UK's grassroots music venues in 2023, with calls increasing for a ticket levy on arena gigs

2023 was the "worst year for venue closures" – with growing calls industry investment and a mandatory ticket levy on arena and stadium gigs.

Government chaos, independent music venues and Hipgnosis Songs in crisis, Elton John's big farewell and Britpop's return: the year in British music.

The Music Venue Trust has said that big live companies should be forced to support grassroots venues financially, as Bath Moles becomes one of more than 120 that have closed this year