The Last Safe Space

Venues Need to Thrive

MVT Season 1 Episode 2

The Last Safe Space a straight-talking, data-driven podcast from Music Venue Trust. Each episode breaks down the biggest news affecting the UK’s grassroots music venues - from government policy to local wins, campaigns, crisis cases, and how you can take action to support live music.

In this episode: Toni Coe and Mark Davyd discuss the Prime Minister’s backing of the £1 Grassroots Levy, the latest adoption numbers, frontline crisis cases, and how community power is saving venues across the UK.

Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 13/08/2025

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