The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has named ticket resale marketplace Twickets as its ticket resale partner. MVT is a charitable organisation that aims to improve and protect grassroots music venues in the UK, while Twickets works with live entertainment partners including venues, artists, promoters, festivals and ticketing companies to provide a capped marketplace for customers …
Landlord says The Leadmill will remain music venue
The Leadmill, an iconic venue in Sheffield, had originally been told that it must close by the landlord, who had served them with an eviction notice. However, according to reports from the BBC, landlord Electric Group has said that The Leadmill would continue “as a special music venue”. The live music venue first opened its …
Landlord says The Leadmill will remain music venue
Occupants and management of the Leadmill, an iconic venue in Sheffield, received the news that they would be evicted from the property next year, believing that the venue would close down as a result. However, Electric Group, which bought the Leadmill in 2017 and became a landlord for Leadmill’s leaseholder Phil Mills, said that the …
Music Venue Trust calls on Spotify to support grassroots music venues
Music Venue Trust (MVT), a UK charity that aims to protect and improve UK grassroots music venues, has called on music streaming giant Spotify to support smaller venues. Following Spotify’s $310m (£236m/€281m) deal with Spanish LaLiga side FC Barcelona that includes naming rights for its stadium, Camp Nou, and shirt sponsorship, the charity called out …
Mixed reaction to England’s potential easing of remaining restrictions
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce plans to scrap all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England, including the requirement to self isolate. At present, those in England that test positive have to self isolate for up to 10 days, but can cut their isolation short if they test negative on days five and …
Mixed reaction to England’s easing of remaining restrictions
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to scrap all remaining COVID-19 restrictions in England, including the requirement to self isolate. At present, those in England that test positive have to self isolate for up to 10 days, but can cut their isolation short if they test negative on days five and six. COVID …
NTIA “disappointed” in COVID passes in England as venues and clubs struggle
Chief executive of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), Michael Kill, has said the organisation is “disappointed” that UK Members of Parliament voted in to law the use of COVID-19 passports for nightclubs and venues in England. COVID passes are mandatory and enforceable in England from today (Wednesday), with proof of double vaccination needed to …
Further boost for grassroots music venues
Music Venue Trust (MVT), which represents grassroots music venues in the UK, and ticketing company Ticketmaster have agreed that venues will receive a 50% rebate on all booking fees. More money will land in the pockets of grassroots venues as they seek recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to a change in the partnership between …