Kate Nash has been unveiled as a patron of the Music Venue Trust.
The trust is doing incredible work to support independent music venues across the land, offering practical advice, financial support, and lobbying the powers-that-be to introduce institutional aid for the grassroots.
Music Venue Trust enjoys the support of some huge names – Sir Paul McCartney, for example – and overnight unveiled six brand new patrons.
The new patrons include Kate Nash, who has been outspoken in her support for music venues, and the requirement for change within the industry.
The singer performed in the Houses of Parliament during the January launch of MVT’s Annual Report, and gladly agreed to become a patron.
Kate Nash comments…“I love grassroots venues, I wouldn’t have the career I have today without them. I value music and art across all levels. Protecting the grassroots is an investment in the future of UK culture. If we lose the grassroots, we lose the birth, growth and development of future artists.”
As well as Kate, joining MVT’s existing list of patrons are MP for Brighton Pavilion Sian Berry, live music agent Summer Marshall, Robert Kilpatrick, CEO and Creative Director, Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA), Neal Thompson, co-founder, FOCUS Wales, and Colin Newman, Wire co-founder, artist, and manager.
Sian Berry MP comments…
“I have seen firsthand the incredible and tireless work of the Music Venue Trust in supporting Grassroots Music Venues across the UK. My constituency of Brighton Pavilion is home to so many amazing grassroots venues. The Green Door Store, Alphabet, Rossi Bar, The Prince Albert, Hope and Ruin, The Folklore Rooms and Komedia – and so many more. All of these venues work extremely closely with MVT and I’ve heard from them directly about the invaluable support and advice they receive all year round. As an MP it’s hugely reassuring to have the insights and expertise of all of the team at MVT and I’m looking forward to working together for these special community spaces.”
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