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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

Industry leaders say crisis-hit grassroots spaces are struggling to stay open as costs rise

A modern night out is a £180 Taylor Swift gig followed by a good night’s sleep. Meanwhile, the kind of venues where artists learn their craft are falling silent, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The venue has been open for almost quarter of a century

Radar Festival to become first music festival to donate ticket sale proceeds to Music Venue Trust

Alarm in sector as cost of living crisis and rent rises mean that 125 independent venues either closed or stopped hosting live music in 2023