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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

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 Mae Stephens […]

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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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PRS for Music to waive fees on grassroots levy

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/12

PRS for Music announced it would exclude the voluntary £1-per-ticket payment received by LIVE Trust and Music Venues Trust from its licence fee calculations. (see this Music Week article) The LIVE Trust, responded: “We’re extremely grateful to PRS for Music for agreeing to waive PRS fees on the £1 from every ticket that supports LIVE Trust. […]

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Hastings Fat Tuesday Unconvention

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/09

Toni Coe-Brooker, MVT’s Campaigns & Communications Manager, will be appearing at Unconvention this Friday 13 February. This one day grassroots music conference is part of the annual Hastings Fat Tuesday Festival, offering a great chance to meet like-minded people to explore the nuts and bolts of how to make a career in music viable. I’ve […]

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Taking the p*ss?

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/09

One of the things you will soon notice attending gigs in the many venues in Brighton, is just how bad some of the toilets are. One of the worst offenders is at The Green Door Store. Don’t get me wrong, I love the venue but taking a p*ss is not for the faint hearted. However […]

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How do we fix the broken music ecosystem?

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/08

When Kate Nash talked to Parliament last week she did not hold back. It’s quite simple really. In “the old days” people bought CDs and Vinyl and a clear percentage of the profit went to musicians. They then had the money to go and tour, and the ticket pricese weren’t too bad. Now we rent […]

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Touring art exhibition “The Boy With a Leg Named...

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/06

This is a good idea. Using a Grassroots Music Venue for more than just a gig. You can come and see the free art installation during the day (maybe buy a drink while you’re there!) and then see the artist’s band in the evening.

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Music Venue Trust Warns Scottish Venues Face Closure...

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/05

Scottish venues are around three times more likely than those in England to face increases of 50 per cent or more in their rates payable. The MVT warns that, without intervention, these increases will lead directly to venue closures.

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Meeting My Tribe

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/05

Last night I spent a happy hour at a Members Forum with Chris Sherrington and Clara Cullen from Music Venue Properties, along with other people, such as myself, who had invested in the Own Our Venues 2025 campaign. Although they were unable to tell us whether any more venues have been secured at the […]

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Plans for BBC6 Music 1980s – 2010s Indie Stream

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/03

The BBC have just announced plans to launch a new extension for indie fans, available to stream 24 hours a day, only on BBC Sounds. The stream will be dedicated to the biggest and best indie rock and pop from the 1980s – 2010s. Whilst I can understand the core BBC6 Music fans are people […]

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The Great Escape announce 130+ artists to the 2026...

Pete Cogle. Podcaster & Grassroots Music Advocate ·

2026/02/03

Some bands I’ve seen before and loads of bands I have not. I’d better start listening. It’s the 20 years since the festival started in 2006. I’ve been going since 2007.

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