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Main Stage: Yorkshire music venue Pealie’s Barn blends rustic charm with community spirit

This summer, The Independent is bringing back our campaign to shine a light on the UK’s beloved and vital grassroots music venues across the UK and the people behind them

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Main Stage: Norwich venue Voodoo Daddy’s Showroom is ‘all about the fun’

The Independent’s campaign, which highlights the best grassroots music venues across the UK and the people fighting to keep them alive, has returned for summer 2026 in partnership with the Music Venue Trust

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The Independent and Music Venue Trust relaunch Main Stage initiative to support UK grassroots music venues

Campaign, which highlights the best grassroots music venues across the UK and the people working tirelessly to keep them alive, returns for summer 2026

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Inside Voodoo in Belfast, a rock and metal-friendly venue with community at its heart

As The Independent’s initiative to support grassroots music venues continues, owner Ciaran Smyth explains the ‘steep learning curve’ that led to him taking on this hub for live gigs

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Big setback for new gay bar plan for Swansea

Main Stage hoped to open on or near Wind Street but have had to explore new options after their earlier plans fell through unexpectedly

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A new cabaret bar is set to open on Swansea's Wind Street this summer

Main Stage Swansea has been designed to be a welcoming and safe space for the local LGBTQ+ community and will see regular cabaret shows by popular local drag queens

Wales Online

Leeds Festival 2022: dates, line-up, how to watch on TV, tickets, campsites and more

Tens of thousands of happy campers and music fans are set to descend on Bramham Park for a weekend to remember

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Leeds festival 2022 full line up and stages as Dave and Rage Against the Machine are among the headliners

There are two main stages this year instead of one with three additional headlines acts including Arctic Monkeys, Rage Against the Machine and Bring Me the Horizon

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Pride in Newcastle 2022: full line-up of Town Moor acts, events and activities for July weekend

The Town Moor will play host to performances on the main stage as well as a festival area and community village packed full of activities

Chronicle Live

TRNSMT line up finalised as Years & Years, Dylan and The Skinner Brothers added to bill

Years & Years and Dylan will perform on Saturday 9 thJuly, and join the likes of The Strokes, Foals and The Snuts to complete Scotland's hottest festival line up, as The Skinner Brother’s close the River Stage on Friday night.

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