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Leader Live
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
The 1975's Matty Healy warns of ‘cultural erasure' as he backs small venue event
The Seed Sounds Weekender, which will take place September 26-28, will see more than 2,000 gigs take place in more than 1,000 venues in an attempt to unite small venues. Speaking of the event, Healy told the PA news agency: 'The political neglect behind this crisis, steadily hollowing out arts funding and cultural infrastructure is a class war by omission. 'Councils across England have slashed arts budgets by 20% to 30% over the last decade. Without government-led reforms – like a mandatory stadium-and-arena ticket levy, VAT relief, business rates reform, and real investment in venue survival – this ecosystem collapses. 'The UK music industry delivers £5.2 billion to the economy, supports 228,000 jobs, and exports its soft power globally – but its entire pipeline starts in those 150‑capacity rooms above pubs. 'Lose them, and you aren't just losing venues – you are losing the conditions that made all that possible. That is cultural erasure, and it will not come back. 'And that's precisely why movements like the Seed Sounds Weekender are so important, this festival isn't just a celebration, it's about uniting and sustaining this network, ensuring that art isn't just for the privileged, and that Britain's unique, musical heartbeat keeps beating.' Last year, the Music Venue Trust's annual report warned that, in 2023, 22.4% of venues closed as a result of 'operational issues', while 42.1% of its members reported 'financial issues'. Just last month, Sheffield's well-known Leadmill venue saw its last gig in its current form, after losing a long-running eviction battle with its landlord, the Electric Group, with singer Miles Kane performing on June 27. Tickets for most of the gigs which take place as part of the Seed Sounds Weekender will be free, with events taking place across 20 UK towns and cities including London, Liverpool and Manchester. Healy added: 'Local venues aren't just where bands cut their teeth – they're the foundational infrastructure of our culture. Without them, you don't get The Smiths, Idles, Little Simz, or Wet Leg, you get silence. 'Since 2007, we've lost 38% of UK grassroots music venues – over 1,200 of them – and venue closures continue at a frightening pace. In 2023 alone, 125 venues shut down, and right now two venues are closing every month. 'These rooms barely scrape by, average profit margins are just 0.5% – under £3,000 per year – and nearly 44% operate at a loss. The sector effectively subsidises live music by £162 million annually. 'That means communities across the country: working-class towns; inner cities; regional centres; lose their only accessible creative spaces. 'When that happens, the only art that thrives is the art already bankrolled, safe, sanitised, and profitable. Art becomes a luxury for the privileged.' Organised by live music marketplace GigPig, the event will partner with Uber to give attendees discounted rides to and from gig venues, with tickets available from the Seed Sounds Weekender website. It comes after Healy and his band recently headlined the 2025 edition of Glastonbury Festival, having achieved five UK number one albums and 12 UK hit singles. The 1975 are best known for songs such as Chocolate, The Sound and Love Me.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
The 1975's Matty Healy warns of ‘cultural erasure' as he backs small venue event
The Seed Sounds Weekender, which will take place September 26-28, will see more than 2,000 gigs take place in more than 1,000 venues in an attempt to unite small venues. Speaking of the event, Healy told the PA news agency: 'The political neglect behind this crisis, steadily hollowing out arts funding and cultural infrastructure is a class war by omission. 'Councils across England have slashed arts budgets by 20% to 30% over the last decade. Without government-led reforms – like a mandatory stadium-and-arena ticket levy, VAT relief, business rates reform, and real investment in venue survival – this ecosystem collapses. 'The UK music industry delivers £5.2 billion to the economy, supports 228,000 jobs, and exports its soft power globally – but its entire pipeline starts in those 150‑capacity rooms above pubs. 'Lose them, and you aren't just losing venues – you are losing the conditions that made all that possible. That is cultural erasure, and it will not come back. 'And that's precisely why movements like the Seed Sounds Weekender are so important, this festival isn't just a celebration, it's about uniting and sustaining this network, ensuring that art isn't just for the privileged, and that Britain's unique, musical heartbeat keeps beating.' Last year, the Music Venue Trust's annual report warned that, in 2023, 22.4% of venues closed as a result of 'operational issues', while 42.1% of its members reported 'financial issues'. Just last month, Sheffield's well-known Leadmill venue saw its last gig in its current form, after losing a long-running eviction battle with its landlord, the Electric Group, with singer Miles Kane performing on June 27. Tickets for most of the gigs which take place as part of the Seed Sounds Weekender will be free, with events taking place across 20 UK towns and cities including London, Liverpool and Manchester. Healy added: 'Local venues aren't just where bands cut their teeth – they're the foundational infrastructure of our culture. Without them, you don't get The Smiths, Idles, Little Simz, or Wet Leg, you get silence. 'Since 2007, we've lost 38% of UK grassroots music venues – over 1,200 of them – and venue closures continue at a frightening pace. In 2023 alone, 125 venues shut down, and right now two venues are closing every month. 'These rooms barely scrape by, average profit margins are just 0.5% – under £3,000 per year – and nearly 44% operate at a loss. The sector effectively subsidises live music by £162 million annually. 'That means communities across the country: working-class towns; inner cities; regional centres; lose their only accessible creative spaces. 'When that happens, the only art that thrives is the art already bankrolled, safe, sanitised, and profitable. Art becomes a luxury for the privileged.' Organised by live music marketplace GigPig, the event will partner with Uber to give attendees discounted rides to and from gig venues, with tickets available from the Seed Sounds Weekender website. It comes after Healy and his band recently headlined the 2025 edition of Glastonbury Festival, having achieved five UK number one albums and 12 UK hit singles. The 1975 are best known for songs such as Chocolate, The Sound and Love Me.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
The 1975's Matty Healy warns of ‘cultural erasure' as he backs small venue event
The Seed Sounds Weekender, which will take place September 26-28, will see more than 2,000 gigs take place in more than 1,000 venues in an attempt to unite small venues. Speaking of the event, Healy told the PA news agency: 'The political neglect behind this crisis, steadily hollowing out arts funding and cultural infrastructure is a class war by omission. 'Councils across England have slashed arts budgets by 20% to 30% over the last decade. Without government-led reforms – like a mandatory stadium-and-arena ticket levy, VAT relief, business rates reform, and real investment in venue survival – this ecosystem collapses. 'The UK music industry delivers £5.2 billion to the economy, supports 228,000 jobs, and exports its soft power globally – but its entire pipeline starts in those 150‑capacity rooms above pubs. 'Lose them, and you aren't just losing venues – you are losing the conditions that made all that possible. That is cultural erasure, and it will not come back. 'And that's precisely why movements like the Seed Sounds Weekender are so important, this festival isn't just a celebration, it's about uniting and sustaining this network, ensuring that art isn't just for the privileged, and that Britain's unique, musical heartbeat keeps beating.' Last year, the Music Venue Trust's annual report warned that, in 2023, 22.4% of venues closed as a result of 'operational issues', while 42.1% of its members reported 'financial issues'. Just last month, Sheffield's well-known Leadmill venue saw its last gig in its current form, after losing a long-running eviction battle with its landlord, the Electric Group, with singer Miles Kane performing on June 27. Tickets for most of the gigs which take place as part of the Seed Sounds Weekender will be free, with events taking place across 20 UK towns and cities including London, Liverpool and Manchester. Healy added: 'Local venues aren't just where bands cut their teeth – they're the foundational infrastructure of our culture. Without them, you don't get The Smiths, Idles, Little Simz, or Wet Leg, you get silence. 'Since 2007, we've lost 38% of UK grassroots music venues – over 1,200 of them – and venue closures continue at a frightening pace. In 2023 alone, 125 venues shut down, and right now two venues are closing every month. 'These rooms barely scrape by, average profit margins are just 0.5% – under £3,000 per year – and nearly 44% operate at a loss. The sector effectively subsidises live music by £162 million annually. 'That means communities across the country: working-class towns; inner cities; regional centres; lose their only accessible creative spaces. 'When that happens, the only art that thrives is the art already bankrolled, safe, sanitised, and profitable. Art becomes a luxury for the privileged.' Organised by live music marketplace GigPig, the event will partner with Uber to give attendees discounted rides to and from gig venues, with tickets available from the Seed Sounds Weekender website. It comes after Healy and his band recently headlined the 2025 edition of Glastonbury Festival, having achieved five UK number one albums and 12 UK hit singles. The 1975 are best known for songs such as Chocolate, The Sound and Love Me.
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
The 1975's Matty Healy warns of ‘cultural erasure' as he backs small venue event
The Seed Sounds Weekender, which will take place September 26-28, will see more than 2,000 gigs take place in more than 1,000 venues in an attempt to unite small venues. Speaking of the event, Healy told the PA news agency: 'The political neglect behind this crisis, steadily hollowing out arts funding and cultural infrastructure is a class war by omission. 'Councils across England have slashed arts budgets by 20% to 30% over the last decade. Without government-led reforms – like a mandatory stadium-and-arena ticket levy, VAT relief, business rates reform, and real investment in venue survival – this ecosystem collapses. 'The UK music industry delivers £5.2 billion to the economy, supports 228,000 jobs, and exports its soft power globally – but its entire pipeline starts in those 150‑capacity rooms above pubs. 'Lose them, and you aren't just losing venues – you are losing the conditions that made all that possible. That is cultural erasure, and it will not come back. 'And that's precisely why movements like the Seed Sounds Weekender are so important, this festival isn't just a celebration, it's about uniting and sustaining this network, ensuring that art isn't just for the privileged, and that Britain's unique, musical heartbeat keeps beating.' Last year, the Music Venue Trust's annual report warned that, in 2023, 22.4% of venues closed as a result of 'operational issues', while 42.1% of its members reported 'financial issues'. Just last month, Sheffield's well-known Leadmill venue saw its last gig in its current form, after losing a long-running eviction battle with its landlord, the Electric Group, with singer Miles Kane performing on June 27. Tickets for most of the gigs which take place as part of the Seed Sounds Weekender will be free, with events taking place across 20 UK towns and cities including London, Liverpool and Manchester. Healy added: 'Local venues aren't just where bands cut their teeth – they're the foundational infrastructure of our culture. Without them, you don't get The Smiths, Idles, Little Simz, or Wet Leg, you get silence. 'Since 2007, we've lost 38% of UK grassroots music venues – over 1,200 of them – and venue closures continue at a frightening pace. In 2023 alone, 125 venues shut down, and right now two venues are closing every month. 'These rooms barely scrape by, average profit margins are just 0.5% – under £3,000 per year – and nearly 44% operate at a loss. The sector effectively subsidises live music by £162 million annually. 'That means communities across the country: working-class towns; inner cities; regional centres; lose their only accessible creative spaces. 'When that happens, the only art that thrives is the art already bankrolled, safe, sanitised, and profitable. Art becomes a luxury for the privileged.' Organised by live music marketplace GigPig, the event will partner with Uber to give attendees discounted rides to and from gig venues, with tickets available from the Seed Sounds Weekender website. It comes after Healy and his band recently headlined the 2025 edition of Glastonbury Festival, having achieved five UK number one albums and 12 UK hit singles. The 1975 are best known for songs such as Chocolate, The Sound and Love Me.
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
TRNSMT day two – full list of stage times ahead of Biffy Clyro, Fontaines D.C. and Underworld
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THOUSANDS of revellers will descend on Glasgow Green today as the second day of TRNSMT festival gets underway. Saturday's line-up includes big names Biffy Clyro, Fontaines D.C. and Underworld. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Thousands of revellers will descend on Glasgow Green again today Credit: PA 4 Two Canadians were first in the queue this morning Credit: tomskers/Instagram 4 Revellers will bask in temperatures as high as 29C Credit: Getty 4 Party-goers were in high spirits during the first day of the bash yesterday Credit: Tom Farmer The extravaganza coincides with a heatwave as forecasters predict the mercury to hit 29C this afternoon. Festival-goers have been urged to stay hydrated and bring sunscreen amid the scorching temperatures. Kilmarnock rockers Biffy Clyro will headline the festival today, while Fontaines DC, The Kooks and Sigrid will also play. Indie artist Jake Bugg will play the King Tut's Stage, which will be headlined by Underworld. There was disappointment for some fans yesterday when festival organisers announced Wunderhorse had pulled out of their Saturday slot. The English rockers were scheduled to perform at 2.10pm until 2.50pm on Saturday. But they have been forced to withdraw from the extravaganza due to illness. They will be replaced by indie rocker Miles Kane. Two Canadians were among the first in the queue this morning at 7:30am. Sam Rinone, 20, from Montreal, told The Scottish Sun: "We got in the queue at 7.30am for Inhaler. First TRNSMT fans race into festival as 150,000 to descend on Glasgow Green amid scorching weekend heatwave "I'm a mega fan. I've been to Dublin to Manchester to see them and was so excited when I heard they were playing TRNSMT." Arianna Lafoley, 19, from Montreal, added: "We were told Scotland would probably be rainy so we can't believe this sunshine. "We just arrived and it's such a beautiful country and we can't wait to explore more of it." We've pulled together today's line-up for each stage. MAIN STAGE 21:10 - 22:50: Biffy Clyro 19:30 - 20:30: Fontaines D.C 17:50 - 18:50: The Kooks 16:30 - 17:20: Inhaler 15:15 - 16:00: Sigrid 14:10 - 14:50: Miles Kane 13:15 - 13:45: Alessi Rose 12:20 - 12:50: Lucia and the Best Boys KING TUT'S STAGE 21:30 - 22:45: Underworld 19:55 - 20:55: Jake Bugg 18:40 -19:25: James Marriot 17:25 - 18:10: Biig Piig 16:05 - 16:45: Amble 15:05 - 15:40: Brogeal 13:55 - 14:35: Hot Wax 13:00 - 13:30: Chloe Qisha BBC INTRODUCING STAGE 20:40 - 21:20: Vlure 19:10 - 19:50: Chloe Slater 17:30 - 18:00: The Guest List 16:30 - 17:00: Welly 15:30 - 16:00: The Rooks 14:30 - 15:00: Fright Years 13:30 - 14:00: Alex Spencer RADIO 1 DANCE STAGE 19:30 - 21:30: Jaguar 18:00 - 19:30: Hayley Zalassi 16:00 - 18:00: Arielle Free 14:00 - 16:00: Hana 13:00 - 14:00: Dominque 12:00 - 13:00: Eva The festival will finish on Sunday night with Northern Irish-Scottish outfit Snow Patrol headlining. American pop artist Gracie Abrams, English singer Jade and Tom Walker will play the main stage too. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has issued a safety warning ahead of the show, urging gig-goers to bring sunscreen and stay hydrated. People have been urged to cover up to avoid sunburn and sunstroke throughout the three-day event. There are plenty of food and drink stalls to choose from to keep fest-fans on the go as the party gets started.
