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 tackle government changes, levy deadlines, and real crisis cases, including venues struggling with PRS/PPL invoices. Plus: Sam Fender’s £100k lifeline, Coldplay’s Wembley commitment, and the power of Sonic Boom Festival.

Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 17/09/2025

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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: festivals + venues linking arms, Coldplay’s 10% ticket pledge, a new national networking day, the power of community ownership, the real story behind “Grassroots Music Venue,” and another Agent of Change win. Plus, fundraising hero Andy Hobson.

Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 13/08/2025

Join the Supporters Circle:
https://save-our-venues.backstreetmer...

Learn more about our work:
https://www.musicvenuetrust.com

Support the show

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 Coe and Mark Davyd discuss the Prime Minister’s backing of the £1 Grassroots Levy, the latest adoption numbers, frontline crisis cases, and how community power is saving venues across the UK.

Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 13/08/2025

Join the Supporters Circle:
https://save-our-venues.backstreetmerch.com/collections/membership

Learn more about our work:
https://www.musicvenuetrust.com

Support the show

Toni Coe and Mark Davyd unpack a major win on licensing, Manchester’s new funding blueprint, MPs backing grassroots venues, and the latest updates on crisis cases, campaigns, and Own Our Venues.

Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 13/08/2025

Join the Supporters Circle:
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