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#IVW25 Celebrating the spirit of independence & the culture of live music 💛. Founder & CEO @sybilivw.bsky.social www.linktr.ee/ivw_Uk

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · Nov 19

We are Independent Venue Week - the UK’s annual 7-day celebration of independent music & arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them.

Give us a follow and a share to support us as we embark on this new platform.

We will now be posting and engaging regularly on BlueSky 💛

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you so much to everyone who has taken part in this years #VenueTShirtDay and BBC 6 Music’s #TShirtDay. Massive thanks to Huw Stephens for the shoutout on BBC 6 Music 💛

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 20d

More faces and more T Shirts for #VenueTShirtDay 💛 #TShirtDay

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 20d

Some more great T Shirts for #VenueTShirtDay 👕 #TShirtDay

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 20d

Keep em coming #VenueTShirtDay #TShirtDay ✨

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 21d

Happy #VenueTShirtDay 💛 Running alongside BBC 6 Music’s brilliant #TShirtDay we are chuffed to see so many of you getting involved either in your venue merch or you artist tee, keep on sharing your photos and giving us a tag.

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 21d

The Cellar: Another venue from our brilliant community sharing their story. We hope you'll all join in tomorrow for #VenueTShirtDay and #TShirtDay.

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 21d

Only 1 day left until #VenueTShirtDay. Is your T-Shirt washed and ironed ready or are you pulling it out of the laundry basket? #TShirtDay

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 22d

A quick message from Sybil Bell, CEO and founder of Independent Venue Week, on why you should get involved in #VenueTShirtDay on the 18th September. #TShirtDay

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 22d

Only 2 days left until this years #VenueTShirtDay… #TShirtDay 💛

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 23d

What will you be wearing for #VenueTShirtDay? Let's see how many venues we can include this Thursday #TShirtDay

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 24d

Hear from Sybil Bell, Founder and CEO of Independent Venue Week, on why she decided to start #VenueTShirtDay.

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 26d

6 Days until #VenueTShirtDay - Thursday 18th September

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 27d

The most enormous happy birthday to total legend BIG JEFF on his birthday today. A huge part of our IVW and IVC family, a dear friend, a brilliant companion and amazing artist, both musically and graphically. Sending enormous love and hugs big guy. ❤️

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 28d

Here's how to get involved in this years #VenueTShirtDay on the 18th of September, put on a T-Shirt from a venue you love, take a picture, post it and make sure to tag us with the hashtags #TShirtDay and #VenueTShirtDay.

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 28d

Looking back at some of the wonderful gigs from this years #IVW25. Stay tuned for what's to come in the New Year and make sure to get your T-Shirts ready for #VenueTShirtDay on the 18th of September. #VenueTShirtDay #TShirtDay #IVW26

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 29d

Some familiar faces from last years #VenueTshirtDay. Only 9 days until we go again, celebrating our favourite independent venues across the UK. #VenueTshirtDay #TShirtDay

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Alongside #TShirtDay where people celebrate artists, we’re offering a chance for artists, gig goers, media, and the wider industry to celebrate the wider live music ecosystem and the independent venues responsible for some great nights out #VenueTShirtDay. We hope you’ll support both initiatives.

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

#VenueTShirtDay is BACK

We’re excited to announce our 2nd #VenueTShirtDay.

Inspired by & running in parallel to @bbc6music.bsky.social #TShirtDay, on Tues 18th Sept, #VenueTShirtDay is a chance for music fans everywhere to put on a venue T-shirt & post about nights out from their favourite shows.

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · Jun 24

So tough to see @theleadmill.bsky.social closing it's doors after such a passionate fight. But good to see the #independent #musicscene in #Sheffield coming in to it's own and offering #grassrootsmusic & the #community, alternative places for arts & culture.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...

‘Not all grassroots venues are struggling’: Sheffield’s Leadmill may be closing, but the city’s DIY hubs are thriving

Despite controversial new ownership for the local landmark, Sheffield’s vibrant network of staunchly independent spots is bucking the crisis facing Britain’s small music venues

www.theguardian.com

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · Jun 10

Our sister charity @ivcuk.bsky.social is working at the heart of communities around the country bringing independent #venues, #socialprescribing and creativity together.

Independent Venue Community @ivcuk.bsky.social · Jun 10

An insightful read. #Socialprescribing is increasingly being recognised as the hugely valuable work we've known it to be for over a decade.

Bringing wellbeing and creativity together has opened up opportunities for individuals and enriched communities.

Creative Opportunities for Local Communities

Arts Council England @artscouncilengland.bsky.social · Jun 6

Creativity 🎨 = Wellbeing 💕 = Productivity and Growth! 🪴

Our new Evidence Review by Dr Daniel Fujiwara, Professor Paul Dolan, @worklifeyou.bsky.social and Vidhyarth Natarajan explains why embedding wellbeing measures in policy produces results 👇

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · May 23

A very happy birthday to the wonderful @philipselway.wastehq.social today. We all wish you a lovely day.

Philip Selway playing guitar at a live show for Independent Venue Week's 10th anniversary.

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · Mar 25

Our partnership with BBC 6 Music is a huge and important part of Independent Venue Week. It was fantastic to spend the day hearing from teams across the #BBC about its plans for the future, with a range of its partners. The BBC is a phenomenal organisation, offering something for all ♥️

Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · Mar 25

An inspiring & insightful day yesterday at the first #BBC #PartnerSymposium. It was good to hear from DG Time Davie along with a host of other BBC teams & partners. Lucky to round the day off with Sir Lenny Henry & Richard Curtis, all chatting with the brilliant Alex Jones. An amazing institution ♥️

Tim Davie DG of the BBC sat in a chair chatting with Alex Jones on stage at the BBC Theatre with their names on a backdrop with other pictures of BBC talent.

Sir Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis sat in chairs chatting with Alex Jones on stage at the BBC Theatre with their names on a backdrop with other pictures of BBC talent.

Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · Mar 25

Fantastic to see so much support for #EdSheeran and his call for more money in #musiceducarion. Please do share edsheeranfoundation.com/protect-grow...

Protect & Grow Music Education: A letter to the Prime Minister

As an industry, we bring in £7.6 billion into the UK economy, yet the next generation is not there to take the reins.

edsheeranfoundation.com

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · Mar 20

For twelve years, we have been shining a positive spotlight on independent venues, both grassroots & larger. It's great to see more people now join our positive narrative. Telling them what a great night out going to a gig is, is always the best way to get people to support #IVW25

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'Changing the narrative' on the grassroots crisis | IQ Magazine

DJ Steve Lamacq, venues and promoters exchange strategies to attract a new generation of fans to the intimate venue experience

www.iq-mag.net

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · Mar 19

The UK’s security industry is calling for urgent business licensing reform. Over £1 Billion is lost yearly due to unregulated firms. Read our letter to the Home Secretary #SecurityMatters #BusinessLicensingNow