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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Jul 27

In this week's Substack I get into what the Grassroots Levy can actually do to reduce costs, unlock investment and deliver affordable touring in a Grassroots Sector that works for everyone.

This week's piece is here: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-power-...

The Power is Yours

How cutting venue energy bills secures jobs, supports artists, and strengthens the circuit

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Rachel Lowe @rachellowe.bsky.social · Jul 11

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Just listened to yesterday’s show & natural/unnatural deaths. You need to add live music venues being destroyed by planning laws. i think you’d find a chat with @markdavyd.bsky.social at @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social v interesting & he’d be a great guest. There’s lots happening

The UK lost a grassroots music venue every fortnight in 2024, report finds

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Jul 13

This week in my Substack I am celebrating (yes I honestly am!) the fantastic week of music the UK is experiencing.

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Jul 6

UK Government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan is the most comprehensive attempt yet to think about how music fits into the future shape of the British economy. It provides us with a serious platform to work with
Read the full article at my latest Substack: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Jun 1

Read my latest Substack: lnkd.in/dbvN2427

There's a whole world movement going on that I didn't know about and it's a radical opportunity not just for music, but for culture, sports, all the community facilities we all care deeply about but are at risk.

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · May 20

‘What you can’t do is give up the benefits of Brexit’ - Richard Tice, Reform.

I have news Dickie-baby.

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · May 18

Read my latest Substack: markdavyd.substack.com/p/access-den...

Why are grassroots music venues treated differently to theatres, arts centres, cinemas when it comes to licensing and access for young people? More than that… why are they treated differently to arenas and stadiums?

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · May 14

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Creative Industries Minister Sir Chris Bryant calls on Live Nation to 'step up' on grassroots levy

The CMS Committee of MPs held a session on the progress made in supporting grassroots venues. Read on for the latest on the voluntary levy on arenas and stadiums with insights from Sir Chris Bryant, M...

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · May 11

Read my latest Substack. Positive change is achievable, dont let them convince you otherwise. markdavyd.substack.com/p/take-back-...

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · May 6

Culture is not a luxury — it’s an engine for economic recovery.

In my latest Substack piece, I propose how funding local arts and venues can drive real economic change from the ground up.

Read “Trickle-Up Economics” now on Substack.

open.substack.com/pub/markdavy...

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · May 5

publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5804/cm...

What can members of the public do? Write to your MP asking why the government has not acted on Agent if Change, Business Rates, Fan Led Review, VAT, or distribution of public funding, all recommendations in that report.

Grassroots music venues - Culture, Media and Sport CommitteeUK ParliamentDownload iconShare icon

Report by the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, with recommendations to government

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · May 4

We give tax reliefs to Batman. What about a sound engineer in Hull?

My latest Substack lays out a joint performing arts proposal for a tax relief called PACSTR which would promote local careers in the creative industries.

Read: open.substack.com/pub/markdavy...

Trickle-Up Economics

We Gave Tax Relief to Batman. How About a Lighting Engineer from Hull?

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · May 4

My answer: Multiple factors piling up rather than one, easy to understand, immediately resolvable problem. Everything from hotel prices to business rate relief, no coherent approach to any of it which addresses the needs of live music.

Which is painful when the solutions are well known.

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Apr 28

Here’s a chart for you.

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Apr 27

Latest Substack from me, with some thoughts on the Music Fans' Voice.
The main thing that comes across is how well informed fans are and how much they care. The fans’ voice has been ignored for too long.

Read more: markdavyd.substack.com/p/the-beatin...

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Mar 26

Sorry not to reply to your email, I was in a cave.

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Mar 20

“Please don’t respect the peace and quiet of our neighbours; they don’t respect our town’s culture”

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neeneemc49.bsky.social @neeneemc49.bsky.social · Mar 19

I just subscribed. I’d encourage other fans of up & coming bands to help support grassroots venues to continue 👍

Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Mar 19

Become part of the @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social Supporters Circle!

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Mar 19

Become part of the @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social Supporters Circle!

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Mark Davyd @markdavyd.bsky.social · Mar 18

Massive thank you to Mumford and Sons, their management team (especially Izzy), their agency WME, the promoters SJM, Live Nation, and the arenas on this tour for their support for the LIVE Trust.

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