Music venue trust ((MVT) announced six new customers who will become the organization’s latest prominent supporters and advocates.
join in MVTThe existing customer list is renowned musician Kate Nash, Brighton Hall MP Sian Berry, live music agent Summer Marshall, Robert Kilpatrick, CEO and creative director of the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), Neal Thompson, as well as artist and independent record manager Colin Newman.
These new customers join the musicians, including Sir Paul McCartney, Nova Twins, Frank Turner and Tim Burgess, including Steve Lamarck MBE and Gemma Bradley The broadcasters, as well as customers from industry and politics, including Sony Music’s Jason Iley, John Whittingdale MP and Kerry McCarthy MP, have performed It shows their commitment to saving and protecting GMV.
MVTThe most recent annual report released at the Parliament House in January recently released its annual report, indicating that despite a recent series of active activities such as the Continuing Success (MVP) of Music Venue Properties, the event has now received free shareholders of five GMVS. Ownership, but, as well as a publishing report of a culture, media and sports (CMS), made strong recommendations to support grass-roots music, and it is clear that a lot of work is still needed to prevent the industry from continuing to decline.
A survey of more than 30,000 members of the Music Venue Alliance (MVA) employed throughout the GMV community, who found that they performed more than 162,000 live music events, including nearly 1.5 million individual artists performing, with less than 20 A million audiences. The direct value of these events to the UK economy is £526 million. However, on average, GMV, of which 33% are now registered as nonprofit entities – nonprofit registrations have increased by 29% since 2023 – with only 0.48% profit margins reported at 43.8% past 12 months of loss. This means the industry effectively subsidized live music activities overall, reaching £162 million.
The report also highlighted a sharp drop in locations for the UK’s junior and secondary tours. The locations of these tours collapsed in the 30 years between 1994 and 2024, with the average tour in 1994 including 22 dates and 2024 equivalent tours, including only 11 dates. In 2024, there are only 12 locations, both major cities, and are still major and minor tour stops, and are regular hosts of grassroots tours.
New customers talk about why they are with MVT And the importance of GMV:
Kate Nash
“I like the places at the grassroots level, without them, I will not have the career I am today. I value music and art at all levels. Protecting the grassroots is an investment in the future of British culture. If we lose the grassroots level, we will lose the birth and growth of future artists. and develop.”
Kate delivered a passionate speech at a January launch MVTAnnual Report
Sian Berry MP
“I’ve seen it with my own eyes Music venue trust Support grass-roots music venues in the UK. My constituency for the Brighton Pavilion is home to many amazing grass-roots venues. Green Door Shop, Letters, Rosie Bar, Prince Albert, Hope and Destruction, Folk Room and Comedia – and more. All these places and MVT I heard directly from them the valuable support and advice they received throughout the year.
As a member of Congress, it is reassuring to have the insights and expertise of the entire team MVT I look forward to working together for these special community spaces. ”
Sian talked about the importance of GMV at the annual report launch.
Summer Marshall
“As someone who has worked and lived in the music industry for over 25 years, I never felt that music was the universal language that connects us all. Live music is even more like a connector in today’s fragmented society. Live performances are A shared experience that is not only suitable for the audience, but also the experience of artists when they build and consolidate their careers. To do this, small places that exist need to exist provide them with space to develop artistry and reach their full potential.
I’m honored to be Music venue trustas they continue their important work to develop and protect the local music venues that are indispensable to our community. ”
Summer is a highly respected agent of CAA, with clients including Sam Smith, Jorja Smith, Maisie Peters, Celeste, Kojey Radical, Tems, Orla Gartland, Tom Walker, Shaboozey and others.
Robert Kilpatrick, CEO and Creative Director, Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA)
“Grassroots music venues are the lifeblood of the Scottish music industry. As incubators of talent and communities, they provide artists with vital space to create, perform and connect with audiences.
MVTWorking in conserving and maintaining these spaces is crucial, SMIA shares their commitment to ensure they remain the cornerstone of our cultural and economic landscape. ”
Neal Thompson, co-founder, focus on Wales
“My first real job in music was in a grassroots music venue. I wouldn’t do anything that led me to what I’m going to be into today without the chance to get opportunities and experiences.
Work MVT For the future of the industry as well as every new generation of performers and young people, they are making a priceless treasure, trying to find a key first step to becoming a musical one. ”
Colin Newman
“Grassroots venues are just the lifeblood of the British music industry. Generations of artists/performers/musicians can find their audiences in small grassroots venues and audiences in every possible style, thus finding alternatives offered by mainstream media can be found Taste.”
Beverley Whitrick, Chief Operating Officer, MVT
“MVTThe customers are strong advocates of GMVS and the work we do to protect the industry. We are very grateful to these six people for adding their voices to support our work. ”
Information about all information MVTCurrent customers can find it here.
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