#saveourvenues

Anna Reed

In this #saveourvenues series I will be talking to venue owners and staff across the country to find out how they feel about the current crisis and what we can do to help them. https://saveourvenues.co.uk/

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Episodes

#saveourvenues Episode 8: Sneaky Pete's

In Episode 8, I chat with Nick, owner of Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh. He is spending his down time working with Music Venue Trust to support venues in Scotland. We also spoke about Lewis Capaldi choosing Sneaky Pete's for a live streamed gig and the antics that came with it. Support the venue here: https://www.sneakypetes.co.uk/gigs/ https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/512675/ https://www.facebook.com/sneakypetesclub...

Mar 23, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8

#saveourvenues Episode 7: The Green Rooms

Episode 7 is from back in August, it got lost in the archives... I spoke to Jonny from The Green Rooms. We spoke about the local grassroots scene coming through the venue and the nightmare situation wading through water to find PA speakers and amps floating out the door. Support the venue here: https://www.greenroomswales.co.uk/shop https://www.facebook.com/GreenRoomsWales/ https://www.instagram.com/greenroomswales/...

Mar 11, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7

#saveourvenues Episode 6: The Grand

In Episode 6, I chat to Ally Wolf who manages The Grand in Clapham. He gives a really positive account of what it was like to put on the socially distanced Frank Turner gig last month and an insight into the comedy shows they had lined up. We also talk about the other events that they are trialing to see what works. I could have spoken to him for the whole day but here's 28 minutes of goodness nethertheless. Support the venue here: https://claphamgrand.com/ https://claphamgrand.com/on-line-event...

Aug 20, 2020•29 min•Ep. 6

#saveourvenues Episode 5: Iron Road

In Episode 5, I speak to Muttley Van Zant who runs the Iron Road venue and talent management company in Pershore. We talk about another angle of live streaming and how they are focussing on digital events while waiting for live events to be allowed again, without social distancing rules. Support the venue here: https://www.ironroad.co.uk/ https://www.wegottickets.com/event/501575...

Aug 12, 2020•17 min•Ep. 5

#saveourvenues Episode 4: The Met

In Episode 4, I chat to Ceridwyn Stewart who is the development officer at The Met, a music and arts venue in Bury. They are run by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, a registered charity, playing a vital role in the community. We talk about what the venue does for the community, how the pandemic has allowed them to reach out to a wider audience and how belting out Whitney songs is very much needed in these times. Support the venue here: https://themet.org.uk https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/theme...

Jul 27, 2020•17 min•Ep. 4

#saveourvenues Episode 3: Sunbird Records

In Episode 3, I talk to Jonathan Lindley, one of the owners of Sunbird Records in Darwen. He gives an insight into owning a record label, buying an old bank and how the business has been surviving since lockdown hit. Support the venue here: https://www.sunbirdrecords.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/SunbirdRecords

Jul 18, 2020•20 min•Ep. 3

#saveourvenues Episode 2: The Salty Dog

In Episode 2, I chat to Chris Mundie, owner of The Salty Dog in Northwich, about needy bands, lovely volunteers and what his plans are for reopening. Support the venue here: https://www.facebook.com/saltydogpub/ https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/dogginglive

Jul 06, 2020•19 min•Ep. 2

#saveourvenues Episode 1: The Crescent

In Episode 1, Harkirit Boparai, venue manager and promoter of The Crescent, talks about his involvement with Music Venue Trust and what he thinks the future has in store for live music. Support the venue here: http://thecrescentyork.com/t-shirts-now-available/ https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/the-crescent

Jul 01, 2020•28 min•Ep. 1

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