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Jun 5, 2025

Greater Manchester Artists Make Powerful Impact at FOCUS Wales and The Great Escape Showcases

Jun 5, 2025

Greater Manchester artists made a major impact at FOCUS Wales and The Great Escape 2025. Featuring boundary-pushing performances and strong industry engagement, the events highlighted the region’s vibrant music scene on a national stage.

Jun 5, 2025

Apr 22, 2025

New Planning Guide Launched to Support Music Venues in Greater Manchester

Apr 22, 2025

Music Venue Trust (MVT), in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Music Commission (GMMC) and the Greater Manchester Night Time Economy (NTE) office, has published a new resource titled Planning: A Best Practice Guide.

Apr 22, 2025

Apr 17, 2025

Greater Manchester Music Commission Brings Breakthrough Artists to The Great Escape 2025

Apr 17, 2025

The Greater Manchester Music Commission (GMMC) is set to showcase a thrilling lineup of rising talent at The Great Escape in Brighton this May.

Apr 17, 2025

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Jun 24, 2025

Music Venue Trust Annual Report

Jun 24, 2025

2024 remained a tough and challenging climate for Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs), with over 200 venues, 24.9% of the entire sector, needing to reach out to the charity for support to avoid permanent closure. Music Venue Trust (MVT) offered planning, licensing, noise, acoustics, and legal advice to GMVs across the UK, directly responding to a broad range of key issues facing venues and increased their support for the financial challenges that pose the most significant risk to the sustainability and resilience of the grassroots network.

Read the 2024 Annual Report now below to see how MVT are backing artists, venues, and communities across the country.

Jun 24, 2025

Music Fans Voice Survey Results

Jun 24, 2025

Read the results from the Music Fans Voice survey, the first of its kind to give gig-goers a direct say in shaping the future of live music in the UK.

Jun 24, 2025

Apr 23, 2025

SXSW Manchester Wrap Up 2025

Apr 23, 2025

Explore Manchester’s impact at SXSW 2025, where the city marked its third consecutive year at the event and celebrated a milestone partnership with Austin. This official recognition strengthens Manchester’s global connections and highlights its ongoing commitment to international collaboration and innovation.

Apr 23, 2025

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The commission builds upon Greater Manchester’s rich musical heritage and aims to secure its future as a leading global music region. By providing support, fostering inclusivity and taking steps to improve infrastructure the Commission ensures that Greater Manchester remains an accessible and thriving hub for music professionals and audiences alike.