Independent Venue Week UK
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#IVW25
Celebrating the spirit of independence & the culture of live music 💛. Founder & CEO @sybilivw.bsky.social
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Celebrating the spirit of independence & the culture of live music 💛. Founder & CEO @sybilivw.bsky.social
www.linktr.ee/ivw_Uk
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We are Independent Venue Week - the UK’s annual 7-day celebration of independent music & arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them.
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Give us a follow and a share to support us as we embark on this new platform.
We will now be posting and engaging regularly on BlueSky 💛
Day 4 of #IVW26 in photos 💛 Read all about it on our website where you can catch daily blog posts with your cuppa ... What's been your favourite moment so far?✨
January 30, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Day 4 of #IVW26 in photos 💛 Read all about it on our website where you can catch daily blog posts with your cuppa ... What's been your favourite moment so far?✨
Who's ready for Day 3 of #IVW26?🎉 Here's a few snapshots of Day 1 to get you hyped for tonight 💛 So much talent on such amazing stages captured by our brilliant team of photographers. See you in the crowd later...
January 28, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Who's ready for Day 3 of #IVW26?🎉 Here's a few snapshots of Day 1 to get you hyped for tonight 💛 So much talent on such amazing stages captured by our brilliant team of photographers. See you in the crowd later...
What an amazing way to kick the week off, great to hear Steve Lamacq talk about how important it is to celebrate the independent venue community and what a positive night out going to a gig can be. Don’t forget to check out our website and tune into BBC for updates. 💛 #IVW26
January 27, 2026 at 8:36 PM
What an amazing way to kick the week off, great to hear Steve Lamacq talk about how important it is to celebrate the independent venue community and what a positive night out going to a gig can be. Don’t forget to check out our website and tune into BBC for updates. 💛 #IVW26
Updated set times for tonights sold out Ambassador Show with Nova Twins on at 9pm and Ashaine White on at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm at the wonderful Amersham Arms, curfew is 11pm. See you there...✨ #IVW26
January 27, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Updated set times for tonights sold out Ambassador Show with Nova Twins on at 9pm and Ashaine White on at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm at the wonderful Amersham Arms, curfew is 11pm. See you there...✨ #IVW26
So glad to announce that we have the brilliant Ashaine White supporting the amazing Nova Twins at the sold out Ambassador show tonight at The Amersham Arms. What a night it's going to be...Get down early to Ashaine's beautiful music. 💛
January 27, 2026 at 9:15 AM
So glad to announce that we have the brilliant Ashaine White supporting the amazing Nova Twins at the sold out Ambassador show tonight at The Amersham Arms. What a night it's going to be...Get down early to Ashaine's beautiful music. 💛
Reminder that these are your fantastic #IVW26 venues, who else is as excited as us? 🎉 There is so much going on this week so head over to our website to have a look at all the shows and venues that you can go help support. See you in the crowd... 💛
January 26, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Reminder that these are your fantastic #IVW26 venues, who else is as excited as us? 🎉 There is so much going on this week so head over to our website to have a look at all the shows and venues that you can go help support. See you in the crowd... 💛
#IVW26 has officially started 🎉We hope you're just as excited as we are...
Check out the News section of our website to read more about what we've got planned for the week & keep an eye on our feeds for brilliant updates of what's going on across the UK. See you down at your local venue tonight💛
Check out the News section of our website to read more about what we've got planned for the week & keep an eye on our feeds for brilliant updates of what's going on across the UK. See you down at your local venue tonight💛
January 26, 2026 at 9:15 AM
#IVW26 has officially started 🎉We hope you're just as excited as we are...
Check out the News section of our website to read more about what we've got planned for the week & keep an eye on our feeds for brilliant updates of what's going on across the UK. See you down at your local venue tonight💛
Check out the News section of our website to read more about what we've got planned for the week & keep an eye on our feeds for brilliant updates of what's going on across the UK. See you down at your local venue tonight💛
Only 1 more sleep until #IVW26 kicks off 🎉 🙌 We cannot wait to see what you all have planned for it. With so many amazing venues, artists and promoters involved this year we hope to see you front row celebrating our well-loved independent venues. 💛
January 25, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Only 1 more sleep until #IVW26 kicks off 🎉 🙌 We cannot wait to see what you all have planned for it. With so many amazing venues, artists and promoters involved this year we hope to see you front row celebrating our well-loved independent venues. 💛
✨ COMPETITION TIME ✨ We're giving one of you the chance to win 4 tickets to see Brogeal at the Venue in Dumfries. Catch our brilliant Ambassadors supported by The Rooks. Head to our instagram to enter. Winners will be announced on the 29th at 5pm. #IVW26
January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
✨ COMPETITION TIME ✨ We're giving one of you the chance to win 4 tickets to see Brogeal at the Venue in Dumfries. Catch our brilliant Ambassadors supported by The Rooks. Head to our instagram to enter. Winners will be announced on the 29th at 5pm. #IVW26
Back again with our #IVW26 gig-goer's 10 commandments 💛
Not only does this apply to the big week, but all year-round.
Did we cover everything? Let us know in the comments...✨
Not only does this apply to the big week, but all year-round.
Did we cover everything? Let us know in the comments...✨
January 23, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Back again with our #IVW26 gig-goer's 10 commandments 💛
Not only does this apply to the big week, but all year-round.
Did we cover everything? Let us know in the comments...✨
Not only does this apply to the big week, but all year-round.
Did we cover everything? Let us know in the comments...✨
We're so hyped to be collaborating with Beavertown for a fourth year running. Not only can you enjoy their amazing beers during the week, you can also check out the shows they're supporting. Beavertown have curated a series of gigs all over the country, comment below who you'll be dancing along to✨
January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We're so hyped to be collaborating with Beavertown for a fourth year running. Not only can you enjoy their amazing beers during the week, you can also check out the shows they're supporting. Beavertown have curated a series of gigs all over the country, comment below who you'll be dancing along to✨
Check out the latest brilliant coverage on #IVW26 from The Line Of Best Fit, The London Evening Standard, BBC Hampshire and the Londonist on why events like #IVW26 are so important in order to keep the music-community spirit alive 🙌 Only 4 more sleeps to go until #IVW26 kicks off 🎉
January 22, 2026 at 4:15 PM
There's still time to join us for our super special event on Fri 30th Jan at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff. As part of #IVW26, Lord Brennan will be discussing the Fan-Led Live Music Review with a Q and A to chat about the findings. Have your say & help build the Music Fans' Charter. Apply in bio 💛
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
There's still time to join us for our super special event on Fri 30th Jan at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff. As part of #IVW26, Lord Brennan will be discussing the Fan-Led Live Music Review with a Q and A to chat about the findings. Have your say & help build the Music Fans' Charter. Apply in bio 💛
Check out The Ground Up's latest article "Talking Independent Venue Week with Founder Sybil Bell" by Dan McCarthy. Sybil speaks with Dan about the beginnings of Independent Venue Week, this years #IVW26 & everything else in between. The full article can be found at groundupmusic.substack.com 💛
January 21, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Check out The Ground Up's latest article "Talking Independent Venue Week with Founder Sybil Bell" by Dan McCarthy. Sybil speaks with Dan about the beginnings of Independent Venue Week, this years #IVW26 & everything else in between. The full article can be found at groundupmusic.substack.com 💛
Want to get your #IVW26 outfit ready for next week?... This is your reminder that our shop is open and up on our website, full of fab merch , either as a treat to yourself of a gift to your fellow gig buddy 💛
January 20, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Want to get your #IVW26 outfit ready for next week?... This is your reminder that our shop is open and up on our website, full of fab merch , either as a treat to yourself of a gift to your fellow gig buddy 💛
Due to an upload error please also check out Yorkshire and The Humber's Thursday listings and North West/North East's Sunday listings for #IVW26. 💛
January 19, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Due to an upload error please also check out Yorkshire and The Humber's Thursday listings and North West/North East's Sunday listings for #IVW26. 💛
Extra shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country just outside of the official #IVW26 dates 💛 There are plenty more shows up on our website and even more to be announced... Go have a browse and see whats on for #IVW26, look forward to seeing you all there 💛 1/2
January 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM
It is officially just 1 week until #IVW26 starts 📣 Who else is as exited as us? Let us know with what you have planned for the week... ✨
January 19, 2026 at 11:21 AM
It is officially just 1 week until #IVW26 starts 📣 Who else is as exited as us? Let us know with what you have planned for the week... ✨
Sunday 1st Feb shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country 💛 For all the final listings head to our website where you can buy tickets for these brilliant gigs at these amazing venues✨ 2/2
January 18, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Sunday 1st Feb shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country 💛 For all the final listings head to our website where you can buy tickets for these brilliant gigs at these amazing venues✨ 2/2
Sunday 1st Feb shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country 💛 For all the final listings head to our website where you can buy tickets for these brilliant gigs at these amazing venues✨ 1/2
January 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Sunday 1st Feb shows... Swipe to see what's going on around the country 💛 For all the final listings head to our website where you can buy tickets for these brilliant gigs at these amazing venues✨ 1/2
