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In Conversation with Omar Lye-Fook – Episode 23, The...

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/03/06

The Last Safe Space a straight-talking, data-driven podcast from Music Venue Trust. Each episode breaks down the biggest news affecting the UK’s grassroots music venues – from government policy to local wins, campaigns, crisis cases, and how you can take action to support live music. In this episode, Toni Coe sits down with Omar Lye-Fook, […]

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LIVE Nation’s US Antitrust Hearing Begins

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/03/05

Amid calls to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the company says “Live Nation and Ticketmaster are all about bringing joy to people’s lives,” and the prosecutions cites “They misuse their market power” and “They earn their profits through illegal action.”

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Marshall donates a percentage of amplifier sales to...

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/03/04

When you join Marshall’s Amplify membership, you will now support independent music venues with 1% of your total order on marshall.com. “For over 60 years, Marshall amplified live music, from local independent venues to the world’s biggest stages,” says Jeremy de Maillard, Marshall CEO. “Small venues are where the next generation of musicians turn first-time […]

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Wolf Alice use BRITS speech to highlight plight of GMVs

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/03/01

Wolf Alice won the “Group Of The Year” ward at the BRITS last night. They took the opportunity in their speech to highlight the plight of Grassroots Music Venues. Data from the 2025 MVT Report which you can read HERE. Links to this story from other sites: The Standard: Wolf Alice use winner’s speech to […]

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Future Yard launches BUILD OUR FUTURE Crowdfunder

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/27

Future Yard CIC is a truly inspirational 280 capacity music venue in Birkenhead, the other side of the River Mersey, from it’s big brother Liverpool. Unlike other venues which are managed by 3-5 people, Future Yard has 45 people working to provide services for the local community. But now, it’s full. Demand has outgrown the […]

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In Conversation with Steve Tannett – Episode 22, The...

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/27

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More from the 100 Club

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/27

Facebook posting of some pictures from Wednesday’s gig at the 100 Club

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MVT at the 100 Club for Soho Calling 2026

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/26

I attended an event sponsored by the MVT as part of Soho Calling, a one-day music show across 7 venues in the Soho area of London. The MVT event was at the iconic 100 Club, home to punk in the 1970s and much more. I was invited in my capacity of being part of the […]

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Everywhere At Once

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/26

Last night, at the legendary 100 Club on Oxford Street in London, the Music Venue Trust announced Everywhere At Once: The UK’s Biggest Festival. Taking place on what would have been the Glastonbury Festival weekend of June 26 to 28, 2026, hundreds of Grassroots Music Venues across the country will unite for Everywhere At Once. For one […]

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Are Interactive gigs the way forward?

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/25

A gig in Bristol is going to use audience feedback to influence what happens on stage. The performance is part of a Research Project conducted by CoSTAR, MusicFutures and supported by The Music Venue Trust. They said: During this performance, some data about you (for example, your body movements) may be captured anonymously via cameras […]

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MØØN: The Cosmic Electrics of MØTRIK

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/22

It’s no surprise to know that I love Krautrock (or Kosmische Musik if you prefer). I’ve followed many, predominantly German, bands through the 70s and later. Bands such as Kraftwerk, Neu!, Can & Tangerine Dream. I missed a few back in the day, such as Faust, Cluster, Ash Ra Tempel, Popol Vuh, Amon Düül II […]

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Vote For Grassroots Venue: Spirit Of The Scene

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/20

Voting is now open for the Music Week Awards Grassroots Venue: Spirit Of The Scene. Vote HERE. The deadline is 5pm on March 10, 2026. The Venues nominated are: Camden Assembly, London Future Yard, Birkenhead Slay, Glasgow Strings Bar & Venue, Newport, Isle Of Wight The Boileroom, Guildford The Forum Music Studios, Darlington The George Tavern, Stepney, […]

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In Conversation with Mae Stephens – Episode 21, The...

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/19

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Music Minds Matter launches landmark mental health...

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/18

One in three (1/3) people working in music struggle with their mental health. Today, Music Minds Matter launches the largest ever mental health survey for people working in UK music – and they’re inviting everyone in music to take part. You can take the survey HERE or read more below (via archive.is)

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UK Artist Touring Fund receives £125k from the LIVE...

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/17

The Featured Artists Coalition CEO David Martin talks about how the UKAT Fund will make a ‘tangible difference’. From Music Week (via archive.is)

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Manifesto for Music Scotland

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/17

UK Music has unveiled a five-point plan in its Manifesto for Music Scotland to create thousands of jobs and boost economic growth ahead of key elections to Holyrood. You can read the full manifesto HERE. The focus is Develop a Scottish Music Growth Plan Bring Down Barriers to Exporting Scottish Music Guarantee High Quality Music […]

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Lord Newborn and the Magic Skulls

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/15

I’ve only just come across this album but I think it’s going to be a firm favourite. Lord Newborn and the Magic Skulls by Lord Newborn and the Magic Skulls is a very funky album put together by Money Mark, Shawn Lee and Tommy Guerrero. It’s got some killer bass lines and mixes up some […]

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The Grassroots Levy should be exempt from VAT

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/15

The Grassroots Levy should be exempt from VAT, or the VAT collected on it should be explicitly ring-fenced and returned to the LIVE Trust. The UK Chancellor obviously thinks differently. Taxman by Mark Davyd There’s a surprise act making more money from the Grassroots levy than any venue, promoter, or artist. Can you guess who […]

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Hastings Fat Tuesday Unconvention 2026

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/14

I attended the annual Fat Tuesday Unconvention on Friday 13th February 2026 at the White Rock Theatre in Hastings. Apparently the Unconvention has now been running 10 years, according to founder Jeff Thompson. Holding the Line: The Future of Grassroots Music Venue Grassroots venues are the beating heart of the UK’s music ecosystem—but many are […]

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The Fight for Fair Rates – Episode 20, The Last Safe...

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/14

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