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Jay Taylor
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Son of a bass player and a showgirl. Delighted Dad. Music Venue Trust. Greater Manchester Music Commission. Slack City Radio. Open Door.
Brilliantly progressive work from @musicvenueprop.bsky.social
We’re launching the next stage of #OwnOurVenues!

Music Venue Properties is back with a brand new community share offer to secure seven iconic and key community grassroots music venues across the UK, spaces that helped launch the careers of Coldplay, Wolf Alice, Arctic Monkeys, and countless others.
May 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Music fans are the beating heart of the industry and should be valued and listened to.

www.musicweek.com/live/read/mu...
Music Fans' Voice survey of 8,000 respondents reveals concerns of UK concert-goers
Using feedback from over 8,000 respondents around the country, the survey offers a comprehensive picture of the UK live music industry from a fan’s perspective…
www.musicweek.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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We also continue to fight for this across the industry and at the government level - until giving back to the grassroots is the norm, and not the exception.
April 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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This is what artists and music fans want.

Data taken from the newly launched Music Fans Voice survey that polled over 8,000 music fans across the UK.
April 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Applications for Round 4 of the Inspire Fund are open. Creative, heritage and cultural freelancers and small organisations within Greater Manchester Combined Authority can apply for between £500 and £2,000 to buy equipment, fund training, support projects and more. Head to lnkd.in/gxsk5mnF for info.
March 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
I'm not going to argue with Doctor Who. Live music is mega. The Music Fans' Voice Survey is closing soon. 15 minutes to shape the future of UK live music. musicfansvoice.uk
February 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
@aigmradio.bsky.social returns to @slackcityradio.bsky.social this coming Thursday 20/02 between 5-7pm with yours truly in conversation with @heymanchester.bsky.social maestro Chris Horkan. Direct your dials and browsers towards www.slackcity.org.uk // DAB Radio
February 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
@aigmradio.bsky.social returns to @slackcityradio.bsky.social this coming Thursday 20/02 between 5-7pm with yours truly in conversation with @heymanchester.bsky.social maestro Chris Horkan.
February 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Big news for the future of the legendary Star and Garter in Manchester, and commitment to building on the venue's extraordinary legacy, particularly the work of our wonderful friend Andy Martin.

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
Iconic Manchester pub The Star & Garter issues major update on its future
“By safeguarding The Star & Garter's future as an independent venue, the partnership ensures it remains a key part of Manchester's music and cultural ecosystem"
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Great and expanding @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social Starter Pack of UK Grassroots Music Venues on @bsky.app over here: go.bsky.app/52hrAd3
November 23, 2024 at 2:28 PM