#IVW21 Ambassador for Scotland Amy Macdonald livestream performance from Òran Mór – premiering Thursday 13th May
We’re absolutely over the moon to share this with you all – Our wonderful #IVW21 Ambassador for Scotland Amy Macdonald recorded a live set for us from the beautiful Òran Mór in Glasgow, supported by the lovely folks at Creative Scotland. Here’s a little taster of her set, which you can watch in full on our YouTube channel from…
#IVW22 Venue Sign-Up is Now Open
We’re really excited to say that as of noon today venue sign-up for #IVW22 is OPEN! We can’t wait to see packed rooms of people enjoying live music for Independent Venue Week once more. We’re using @_loadin.com_ again this year for venues & promoters, so if you want to get involved please drop Charlie a line at charlie@independentvenueweek.com and…
‘Music Is My Substantial Meal’ Merch, Designed by Big Jeff
Over lockdown, legendary gig-goer, artist, IVW ambassador and our wonderful pal Big Jeff designed this fantastic artwork based on one of his own tweets. Just like Jeff, music is our substantial meal and we can’t wait until we can get into venues once more – we’re hungry for some live music. You can order your…
On The Road with Independent Venue Week now available on BBC iPlayer
We’re over the moon that our feature-length documentary, taking you behind the scenes of some of the most iconic and much loved grassroots music venues in the country, is now available on BBC iPlayer. If like us, you’re feeling nostalgic about gigs, now feels like a poignant time to reflect on the passion, love, creativity…
Independent Venue Week is unique
in that it is a nationwide initiative with a completely local feel.
By championing these venues, we are able to highlight why they are so much more than just places for live music – they are cultural hubs for learning, creativity, arts and culture more widely connecting people in their local community of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, genders, skills and walks of life.
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On The Road with Independent Venue Week now available on BBC iPlayer
We’re over the moon that our feature-length documentary, taking you behind the scenes of some of the most iconic and much loved grassroots music venues in the country, is now available on BBC iPlayer. If like us, you’re feeling nostalgic about gigs, now feels like a poignant time to reflect on the passion, love, creativity…