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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