The Latest Breaking News from MVT

The Music Venue Trust said the closure rate is less than in 2023.

US singer joins Coldplay as latest arena artist to donate to MVT

Over 350 grassroots music venues, 75,000 events and more than 12,000 jobs are at risk, say the Music Venue Trust

New figures suggest large swathes of the country are becoming a 'touring desert'

Coldplay's stadium shows will give back to grassroots venues

Music Venue Trust also calls for a fan-led review to fully examine the challenges faced by the sector

With politics now moving into the gladiatorial phase for the general election, it’s easy to forget the huge amount of parliamentary work taken up by cross-party efforts in select committees responsible for overseeing the work of government departments.

Trade bodies welcome proposal from cross-party culture committee that would prop up grassroots gig venues without passing cost to consumers

General manager resigns after test event problems at 23,500-capacity venue, with shows rescheduled

Rick Astley sang for staff, VIPs and press in test event at UK’s biggest indoor arena ahead of opening

At the Dublin Castle in London, where the singer played, musicians and gig-goers say grassroots scene needs saving