Time for a hard reset and a meaningful conversation about connecting a fractured live music ecosystem.

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Anyone who had an invite to something revoked at the last minute can join me at Levenshulme Old Library where all is fabulous. 1st up ace avant-theremin from Liei straight into superb old-time banjo from Andrew Butler

🚨Ticket Alert 🚨

SHELLAC shows in London, Leeds and Bristol now sold out.

SHELLAC - UK tour in June is 96% sold

Sold out in London, Leeds and Bristol.

Last few tickets for Manchester and Brighton
🕺💃 🎟👉
seetickets.com/artist/shellac…

Ace afternoon at Band on the Wall with the scintillating DOMINIE HOOPER

Also, and because Music Venue Trust have run the numbers, £25 for parking gets you on average two tickets at a grassroots music venue with some change.

This thread. Of course there’s an aversion to actual data, it may have detailed just what impact dropping a whole new cultural quarter on the edge of the city meant for existing stakeholders.

Double gig day. DOMINIE HOOPER & LYDY MAY at Band on the Wall then TeaTowel Collective, Andrew Butler & Llama Chameleons at Levenshulme Old Library

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On May 4th, we are delighted to support our friend and patron Frank Turner’s attempt to set the official Music Venue Trust world record for the most gigs played in different cities within 24 hours, with 15 shows scheduled across some of the UK's finest grassroots music venues.

Scenes from Matt and Phreds yesterday with Mark Davyd Claire Turner Jordan Vincent ellenbethabdi for a BBC Breakfast feature on grassroots music venues and why an arena/stadium ticket levy makes good sense.

Music Venue Trust

Urban sketcher Len Grant captures the quirky charm of Manchester's Northern Quarter 👀 bit.ly/3VXAgrP

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Back in Matt and Phreds for the superb BOP KABALLA.

bopkaballa.bandcamp.com

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“Is it time for a levy on arena and stadium tickets to support grassroots music venues, artists and promoters?” YES

On BBC Breakfast shortly this morning ellenbethabdi Mark Davyd Jay Taylor discussing grassroots venues under threat (filming at Matt and Phreds)

Tune in 8.50am