Huw Stephens and Steve Lamacq will current their BBC 6 Music Exhibits from a distinct grassroots venue on daily basis of Impartial Venue Week.
Lamacq was joined by Stephens on the primary instalment of his new weekly Teatime Session, which airs on Mondays from 4-7pm, to announce the initiative in celebration of the UK’s weeklong occasion to recognise the significance of impartial music venues.
Between January 29 and February 2, the presenters will probably be hitting the highway to broadcast their reveals from grassroots venues throughout the nation and also will host performances from completely different artists every day.
Lamacq will host from Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast on January 29 forward of an Impartial Venue Week efficiency from Ash.
Stephens will probably be presenting his present from Edinburgh’s Whistle Binkies on January 30, the place 86TVs will carry out later that night time; The Fulford Arms in York on January 31 forward of a gig from NewDad; Polar Bear Music Membership in Hull on February 1 the place English Trainer will probably be enjoying; The Rockin’ Chair in Wrexham (Friday 2nd February) earlier than a stay set from Antony Szmierek.
These artists will be a part of Lamacq and Stephens for intimate stay performances and interviews throughout the week.
Listeners can attend two unique intimate stay performances with Ash in Belfast on January 29 and Antony Szmierek in Wrexham on February 2. You possibly can apply to attend through a free poll right here, which will probably be open until January 15. Winners will probably be chosen at random as soon as the registration interval has closed.
Additionally showing on the gigs every night time will probably be artists supported by BBC Music Introducing: Downside Patterns (Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast), Grace & The Flat Boys (Whistle Binkies, Edinburgh), Kindelan (The Fulford Arms, York), Jodie Langford (Polar Bear Music Membership, Hull) and Image Parlour (The Rockin’ Chair, Wrexham).
Steve Lamacq mentioned in a press launch: “Impartial Venue Week is at all times an incredible alternative to highlight the significance of our smaller venues. However this yr, with lots of of grassroots venues going through as much as lease will increase, rising power prices and different value of residing pressures, I believe it’s much more essential to rejoice the position they play, not simply in nurturing new expertise however bringing native musical communities collectively.
“There’ll be lots of of gigs all around the nation, from some established, or quickly to be well-known names, in addition to a terrific vary of newcomers who’re nicely price a glance. I actually hope it encourages followers to get out and see a gig and assist their native promoters.”
Huw Stephens added: “Impartial venues are important locations for music to thrive and exist. The place would we be with out our favorite gig venues? I’ve packed my socks and toothbrush, and am very excited to be coming to Edinburgh, York, Hull and Wrexham, choosing up from Steve in Belfast, with among the greatest stay artists about. It’s a troublesome time for lots of venues in the meanwhile, and I hope the week of reveals from these venues can remind us all of their significance, and the way particular they’re.”
This yr’s Impartial Venue Week follows the information that 2023 was the “worst yr for venue closures” in accordance with the Music Venue Belief.
The most recent stats from the MVT present that this yr noticed 125 grassroots venues shut down in 2023 – inflicting a lack of 4,000 jobs, with 14,500 occasions not potential and 193,230 alternatives misplaced to musicians.
The organisation has known as for a levy on tickets for music occasions with a capability of over 5,000 to be launched. The Scottish authorities not too long ago mentioned that they’re now “significantly contemplating” the transfer for £1 from each ticket bought to be invested again into grassroots music venues.
