The Last Safe Space

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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.

  1. 12/23/2025

    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 you can take action to support live music. In this episode: Toni and Mark Davyd look back on a defining year for the grassroots music ecosystem. From policy battles and frontline crisis support to the rise of community ownership and moments of collective action, they reflect on the pressures, progress, and hard-won victories of the past twelve months. A clear-eyed end of year round-up from Music Venue Trust, closing with thanks to the venues, workers, artists, and audiences who continue to keep the last safe space alive. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 11/12/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: https://save-our-venues.backstreetmerch.com/collections/membership Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com Support the show

    31 min

  2. 12/19/2025

    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 you can take action to support live music. In this episode: Toni and Mark Davyd break down a week of political pressure, frontline crises, and hard won momentum across the grassroots music venue sector. From the fallout of rising business rates and parliamentary scrutiny, to real time crisis support, rights management escalations, and the power of partnerships and community ownership, this Big Friday Round Up takes stock of a sector holding the line. A clear, data led snapshot of where things stand, why it matters, and how listeners can help keep grassroots venues alive. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 11/12/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com Support the show

    39 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    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 you can take action to support live music. In this episode: Toni speaks with Lala, MVT’s Membership Coordinator, to uncover how the charity understands and supports grassroots venues across the UK. They discuss who makes up the network, the pressures venues are facing, and why MVT has broadened its definition of a grassroots space. A concise look at the data, challenges, and human connections that shape the membership at the heart of Music Venue Trust. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 20/11/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: https://save-our-venues.backstreetmerch.com/collections/membership Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com Support the show

    26 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    The Success of Own Our Venues Round Two - Episode 13

    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 sits down with Matt and Chris from Music Venue Properties to break down the extraordinary success of Own Our Venues Round Two. Together they explore how the campaign soared from a £1 million goal to £1.5 million in community investment, why 1,349 people chose to become shareholders in the future of grassroots venues, the pivotal moments that shaped the campaign, and what this landmark funding means for the next phase of securing buildings for the UK’s music ecosystem. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 20/11/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: https://save-our-venues.backstreetmerch.com Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com Support the show

    36 min

  5. 12/04/2025

    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 you can take action to support live music. In this episode: Toni and Mark dive into a fast-moving fortnight for grassroots music, covering surging political pressure on Business Rates, big wins in planning, major new partnerships, real-world crisis cases, and the rising wave of community ownership and workforce recognition driving the sector forward. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 16/10/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: https://save-our-venues.backstreetmerch.com/collections/membership Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com Support the show

    43 min

  6. 11/21/2025

    In Conversation with the Venue Support Team for Scotland & Wales - Episode 11

    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 speaks with Stina and Aled about the current pressures, regional strengths, and emerging opportunities shaping grassroots venues across Scotland and Wales, from licensing and planning issues to ethics, accessibility, and community-led support. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 16/10/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: https://save-our-venues.backstreetmerch.com/ Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com Support the show

    19 min

  7. 11/10/2025

    Inside Scottish Nightlife: A Panel on Culture, Community & Change - Episode 10

    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: Arusa Qureshi hosts a panel discussion at EXIT Club in Glasgow, co-produced with Glasgow Life, NTIA Scotland, and the Association for Electronic Music. Together, they explore the heartbeat of Scottish nightlife - its unique culture, challenges, and the collective action needed to ensure a thriving future for live music across Scotland. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 16/10/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: https://save-our-venues.backstreetmer... Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com Support the show

    1 hr

  8. 11/10/2025

    In Conversation with Music Venue Properties - Episode 9

    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 speaks with Chris Sherrington from Music Venue Properties about the Own Our Venues campaign, exploring how community ownership is protecting grassroots venues, the impact so far, and what the future holds for the movement. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 16/10/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: https://save-our-venues.backstreetmerch.com/ Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com Support the show

    19 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Music Venue Trust
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Last Safe Space
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