Frank Turner to give keynote speech at MVT’s Venues Day 2022

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Frank Turner and Steve Lamacq and NME once again acting as media partner.Taking place at the newly-refurbished St John at Hackney Church in London on Tuesday October 18, the event will see delegates representing venues, promoters, agents, artists, government departments, funding bodies and more come together to “network, interact and share experiences”.NME will be acting as media partner for MVT’s Venues Day for the second time after doing so last year and chairing a panel at 2021’s hybrid event at London’s Earth in Hackney.

DJ, journalist and MVT champion Steve Lamacq will also be sharing the stories and experiences of some of the UK’s premiere grassroots venues, while Frank Turner will be making this year’s introductory keynote speech.A post shared by Music Venue Trust (@musicvenuetrust)Beverley Whitrick, Chief Operating Officer at Music Venue Trust said: “It has become increasingly clear that after a tough couple of years there will be no return to the past, and it is now critical that new connections are made and that alternative ways of doing things are explored.

Venues Day 2022 is a fantastic opportunity to find out how people have adapted to such seismic change.“The grassroots music venue sector has always thrived because of its vibrant sense of community so bringing everyone together to help reinforce this is hugely important.

This event will be a unique meeting point to discuss the cultural, social and economic interests affecting grassroots music venues.