Music industry bodies have expressed disappointment that yesterday’s budget didn’t do more to help struggling grassroots live venues and clubs. Their main gripe is Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ ...

Here’s a positive news story to bring a smile to your face on a grey autumn day: Sam Fender is to donate his £25,000 Mercury ...

Ian Murray MP is the UK's minister for creative industries, media and arts, appointed to that position in a September ...

Two grassroots music venues will be protected from closure after coming into community ownership. Music Venue Properties (MVP) announced the purchase of The Joiners in Southampton and The Croft in ...

With input from fans, the goal is to support "a thriving grassroots music scene and building a sustainable talent pipeline that ensures the U.K. music industry remains one of the U.K.’s global success ...

Sam Fender has donated his £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to the Music Venue Trust. The donation will support the charity’s ...

Last week The Last Dinner Party stood on stage at London’s O2, and in front of a global audience said that they wouldn’t ...

Music Victoria CEO and Spiderbait manager Fiona Duncan unpacks why the state's grassroots scene needs a ticket levy.