25 November 2014
Newsdesk
Following a hugely successful first year, Independent Venue Week is back in 2015 with 5 times as many venues taking part all around the UK. Frank Turner has taken over the mantle as this year’s Ambassador from Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood.
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England, Independent Venue Week is a 7 day long series of gigs running from 26th January – 1st February 2015.
At least 85 venues will be participating with shows across the 7 nights some of which are being curated by a growing number of industry partners. This year, these include BBC Introducing, Xfm, Rough Trade, Domino Records, Noisey, Boiler Room, Communion, Huw Stevens, 13 Artists, Fierce Panda and Club Fandango. Also curating 2 nights is Xtra Mile, Frank Turners label and Frank will be headlining 2 special shows for IVW, one of which is at 93 Feet East where he played his first ever gig.
“It’s great to see Independent Venue Week back again for a second year and with so many more venues taking part. There’s been so much support recently for the work these places do and opportunities they offer young and more established artist. It’s vital we all celebrate their existence during Independent Venue Week and do what we can to support them so they are still around for years to come.”
This year’s Independent Venue Week has also attracted some other well-known artists including Peace, Seth Lakeman, Andrew Wetherall, White Fence, Edwyn Collins, The Subways, The Blockheads, Frankie & The Heartstrings with more to be announced.
Details of all participating venues can be found at the main website independentvenueweek.com. Dates and ticket links will go live on the site as shows are confirmed and more gigs, artists and partners will be announced over the coming days and weeks through IVW social media channels.
www.independentvenueweek.com
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