The Music Venue Trust has announced a collaboration with The National Lottery to launch a nationwide festival called Everywhere At Once. Scheduled from June 26 to June 28, this festival coincides with Glastonbury weekend, which will be on a hiatus this year. The event aims to feature over 1,200 live performances across more than 500 grassroots music venues throughout the UK.
About Everywhere At Once Festival
Branding itself as “the UK’s biggest festival on your doorstep,” Everywhere At Once will showcase a variety of major artists, touring acts, and emerging local talent. Participating venues range from Inverness in Scotland to Penzance in Cornwall, establishing a vibrant network for audiences to enjoy live music in their communities.
Partnership and Support
- Music Venue Trust (MVT): A UK charity dedicated to protecting grassroots music venues.
- The National Lottery: Long-time supporter of grassroots music initiatives.
- Additional Support: Save Our Scene, Liveline, and the Association of Independent Promoters.
The partnership underscores the importance of grassroots music venues and their role in nurturing artists and serving local communities. Mark Davyd, the CEO of MVT, emphasized the significance of this festival for the grassroots music sector and its ability to unite communities through live music.
Comments from Officials
Mark Davyd stated, “This is a hugely significant moment for the grassroots music sector. Seeing hundreds of venues come together across one weekend shows the true strength and scale of the network that underpins live music in the UK.”
Alastair Ruxton, representing The National Lottery, added, “This partnership recognises the essential role grassroots music venues play in supporting new artists across the industry.”
Charity Contributions
When purchasing tickets for the festival, audiences will have the opportunity to support various music charities. Proceeds will assist organizations including:
- War Child
- Nordoff and Robbins
- Help Musicians UK
- Teenage Cancer Trust
Since 2019, The National Lottery has provided support for venues, festivals, promoters, recording studios, and other grassroots music-related initiatives. Full details about the performances and venues involved in the Everywhere At Once festival will be revealed soon.
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