One of the key elements to a successful and thriving music scene worldwide is the support of grass-roots music venues from Governments and most importantly music fans. The UK has seen a dramatic increase in venues closing due to low ticket sales combined with the effects of rocketing operating costs.
As full-time musicians we are in the middle of a series of articles giving a 'warts and all' account of our recent UK tour: https://vibes.starlite-campbell.com/t/diary-of-a-touring-musician which details the highs and lows of the current scene from 100-500 seater venues.
Of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg as streaming has serious devalued music, disconnecting audiences from artists, but that's another conversation.
I look forward to your next missive. Thanks for being here.
This is indeed encouraging.
One of the key elements to a successful and thriving music scene worldwide is the support of grass-roots music venues from Governments and most importantly music fans. The UK has seen a dramatic increase in venues closing due to low ticket sales combined with the effects of rocketing operating costs.
Without these venues young artists will be unable to hone their stagecraft or build a real fanbase and The Guardian recently published an article on this very subject: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/jan/24/over-a-third-of-uk-grassroots-music-venues-are-loss-making-charity-finds
As full-time musicians we are in the middle of a series of articles giving a 'warts and all' account of our recent UK tour: https://vibes.starlite-campbell.com/t/diary-of-a-touring-musician which details the highs and lows of the current scene from 100-500 seater venues.
Of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg as streaming has serious devalued music, disconnecting audiences from artists, but that's another conversation.
I look forward to your next missive. Thanks for being here.