Documentary: Grass Root - How music cities are saving grass root music venues

Last year, I had the pleasure of going around the UK creating an audio documentary for my degree's final project.

I looked into how music city organisations are helping to preserve independent music venues in the UK, and the cultural significance of these bijoux venues.

I thought it was an apt time to release this documentary, as many venues in the UK are currently struggling due to lockdown.

The documentary explores the issues that venues have faced over the last decade, from high business rates to changes in planning laws. It can be difficult for these vital cultural hubs to stay open, without having to deal with the repercussions of a global pandemic.

The Music Venue Trust has joined forces with venues across the nation, in a bid to make sure that they can keep their doors open and the music blasting post-lockdown.

If you're in a position to donate to the 'Save our Venues' campaign, click here.

So without further ado, here is 'Grass Root - How music cities are saving music venues': enjoy!

A special thanks to:
Robert Kronenberg
Dave Harper
Jamie Otsa
Jack Simpson
Alex Lindsay
Bob Brazil
Tom Kiehl
Sam Nicholls
Beverley Whitrick
Winston Hazel
Sam Chadwick
Luke Coombe
Allan Scorer
Toby Womack
Calum McGreggor
Jacob Arundale
Matthew Davison
Tony Eirera
Tom Buckley
Grace Kelly
Hannah Baraclough
Gabby Cooke
Grace Stubbings
Jess Ayres

A special thanks for clips and music to:
The Wholls
Team Picture
VENUS
Tranqua Lite
Catmando
Yammerer
New Balance
The Beatles
The Smiths
Granada Report

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