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.

LATEST NEWS
Announcing our #IVW21 Ambassador for Wales – Gruff Rhys
“We need to give a voice for those people to be heard” – Gruff Rhys, 2021 Independent Venue Week Ambassador for Wales
#TheBigJeffChat with Self Esteem
Welcome to the 22nd instalment of The Big Jeff Chat, which we be host here and on our YouTube channel every Thursday at 5pm GMT. This week Jeff caught up with the wonderful Self Esteem who he spoke to as part of his #IVW20 blog earlier in the year. The pair chatted about self care,…