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Tag: Small Venues
Chris Sez: Masks Aren’t Just For Slipknot!
At the Frank Turner test gig recently in London, one of the few mitigation factors not tested was masks. They … More
Chris Sez: Trade Not Aid
In some rare good news for small music venues, £2.25m of funding has been made available for grants of a … More
Chris Sez: No More Support Bands (For Now)
No more support bands! Some of you might say, yes, who cares? If at some point in the (near) future, … More
Chris Sez: Not Coming To A Venue Near You Soon
If you heard or read the UK government update last week, you would have been led to believe that indoor … More
Chris Sez: The Cost Of Everything, The Value Of Nothing
With more small venues closing across the UK, it’ll become more difficult for bands starting out to have avenues to … More
Chris Sez: DIY Or Die
Independent music, which includes to a large degree Indie, Punk, Rock and Alternative genres is on the ropes. Small venues … More
Chris Sez: Leave Your Baggage At The Door (On In The Cloakroom)
What do you need when you go to a gig? Keys, ‘phone, money? Perhaps you bring your kitchen sink in … More
Chris Sez: Girls To The Front, Boys To The Back (And Anyone Over 6′ Too!)
Gig-going is brilliant innit? Cool music, hanging out with your friends, having a beer/soft drink/water (delete as applicable), generally having … More