The Last Safe Space
The Last Safe Space is the 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.
Episodes
30 episodes
Political Momentum and the Power of Fans - Episode 28, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
All Things Licensing with Sarah Taylor - Episode 27, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
In Conversation with George Fleming of Save our Scene - Episode 26, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
The Rise of Online Music Culture with Sean Adams - Episode 25, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
Ethics Start With You with Dr Jim Walsh - Episode 24, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
In Conversation with Omar Lye-Fook - Episode 23, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
In Conversation with Steve Tannett - Episode 22, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
In Conversation with Mae Stephens - Episode 21, The Last Safe Space
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 ...
The Fight for Fair Rates - Episode 20, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
Why Ethics Matter in Grassroots Music Venues - Episode 19, The Last Safe Space
*CORRECTION: Blane McNab, Bar and Operations Manager, at The Court House Bangor wrote the report mentioned in this episode on reusable plastic cups*The Last Safe Space a straight-talking, data-driven podcast from Music Venue Trus...
Inside MVT's 2025 Annual Report - Episode 18, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
Sunrise - Episode 17, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
Crowdsurfing into 2026 - Episode 16, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
Sector Holding the Line - Episode 15, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
Inside the Network - Episode 14, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
The Success of Own Our Venues Round Two - Episode 13, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
Our House, Our People - Episode 12, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
In Conversation with the Venue Support Team for Scotland & Wales - Episode 11, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
Inside Scottish Nightlife: A Panel on Culture, Community & Change - Episode 10, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
In Conversation with Music Venue Properties - Episode 9, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
In Conversation with the Venue Support Team for England - Episode 8, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
Licensing Reform - Episode 7, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...
Agent of Change, Still waiting - Episode 6, The Last Safe Space
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 yo...