#saveourvenues

Anna Reed
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In this #saveourvenues series I will be talking to venue owners and staff across the country to find out how they feel about the current crisis and what we can do to help them. https://saveourvenues.co.uk/

Episodes

  1. #saveourvenues Episode 8: Sneaky Pete's

    03/23/2021

    #saveourvenues Episode 8: Sneaky Pete's

    In Episode 8, I chat with Nick, owner of Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh. He is spending his down time working with Music Venue Trust to support venues in Scotland. We also spoke about Lewis Capaldi choosing Sneaky Pete's for a live streamed gig and the antics that came with it. Support the venue here: https://www.sneakypetes.co.uk/gigs/ https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/512675/ https://www.facebook.com/sneakypetesclub

    36 min
  2. #saveourvenues Episode 7: The Green Rooms

    03/11/2021

    #saveourvenues Episode 7: The Green Rooms

    Episode 7 is from back in August, it got lost in the archives... I spoke to Jonny from The Green Rooms.  We spoke about the local grassroots scene coming through the venue and the nightmare situation wading through water to find PA speakers and amps floating out the door. Support the venue here: https://www.greenroomswales.co.uk/shop https://www.facebook.com/GreenRoomsWales/ https://www.instagram.com/greenroomswales/

    20 min
  3. #saveourvenues Episode 6: The Grand

    08/20/2020

    #saveourvenues Episode 6: The Grand

    In Episode 6, I chat to Ally Wolf who manages The Grand in Clapham. He gives a really positive account of what it was like to put on the socially distanced Frank Turner gig last month and an insight into the comedy shows they had lined up. We also talk about the other events that they are trialing to see what works. I could have spoken to him for the whole day but here's 28 minutes of goodness nethertheless. Support the venue here: https://claphamgrand.com/ https://claphamgrand.com/on-line-events/ https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/savethegrand?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Save+The+Grand

    29 min
  4. #saveourvenues Episode 5: Iron Road

    08/12/2020

    #saveourvenues Episode 5: Iron Road

    In Episode 5, I speak to Muttley Van Zant who runs the Iron Road venue and talent management company in Pershore.  We talk about another angle of live streaming and how they are focussing on digital events while waiting for live events to be allowed again, without social distancing rules.  Support the venue here: https://www.ironroad.co.uk/ https://www.wegottickets.com/event/501575

    17 min
  5. #saveourvenues Episode 4: The Met

    07/27/2020

    #saveourvenues Episode 4: The Met

    In Episode 4, I chat to Ceridwyn Stewart who is the development officer at The Met, a music and arts venue in Bury. They are run by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, a registered charity, playing a vital role in the community.  We talk about what the venue does for the community, how the pandemic has allowed them to reach out to a wider audience and how belting out Whitney songs is very much needed in these times. Support the venue here: https://themet.org.uk https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/themet

    17 min
  6. #saveourvenues Episode 3: Sunbird Records

    07/18/2020

    #saveourvenues Episode 3: Sunbird Records

    In Episode 3, I talk to Jonathan Lindley, one of the owners of Sunbird Records in Darwen. He gives an insight into owning a record label, buying an old bank and how the business has been surviving since lockdown hit. Support the venue here: https://www.sunbirdrecords.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/SunbirdRecords

    20 min
  7. #saveourvenues Episode 2: The Salty Dog

    07/06/2020

    #saveourvenues Episode 2: The Salty Dog

    In Episode 2, I chat to Chris Mundie, owner of The Salty Dog in Northwich, about needy bands, lovely volunteers and what his plans are for reopening.  Support the venue here:  https://www.facebook.com/saltydogpub/  https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/dogginglive

    19 min
  8. #saveourvenues Episode 1: The Crescent

    07/01/2020

    #saveourvenues Episode 1: The Crescent

    In Episode 1, Harkirit Boparai, venue manager and promoter of The Crescent, talks about his involvement with Music Venue Trust and what he thinks the future has in store for live music. Support the venue here: http://thecrescentyork.com/t-shirts-now-available/ https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/the-crescent

    28 min
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About

In this #saveourvenues series I will be talking to venue owners and staff across the country to find out how they feel about the current crisis and what we can do to help them. https://saveourvenues.co.uk/

Information

  • Creator
    Anna Reed
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anna Reed