Are you a fan of Mr Scruff and independent music venues in the UK? If so, you’ll be excited to hear about his upcoming ‘Miniature Arena Tour’! Organised in partnership with the Music Venue Trust, this tour aims to support grassroots venues across England and Scotland. Let’s dive into the details of this exciting tour!
Supporting Independent Venues
The ‘Miniature Arena Tour’ will span 14 venues, visiting towns like Todmorden, Tunbridge Wells, and Huddersfield, as well as major cities. Tickets for the tour will include a £1 levy on top to raise money for grassroots venues. This initiative is in line with the campaign for a £1 ticket levy on arena and stadium gigs, which has received government backing and support from authorities in cities like Manchester and Bristol.
Mr Scruff’s Vision
Mr Scruff shared his vision for the tour, stating, “The aim of this tour is to encourage all Stadium & Arenas to include a £1 Liveline contribution per ticket on all music events. The more artists get involved, the more it will be accepted that it is the decent thing for all major concert organisers to do.” He emphasized the importance of supporting smaller venues and the role that successful acts can play in making a difference.
Tour Details
The tour kicks off at the Adelphi in Hull on February 13 next year and runs every weekend until the climactic event at Giant Steps in London on March 23. Venues on the tour include Leeds’ Hope House, Newcastle’s Wylam Brewery, Brighton’s Alphabet, and more.
Building a Template
In addition to the tour, the organisers are building a template for arranging similar tours in the future. This includes creating a database of interested electronic music venues, a guide for agents to aid planning, and key learning points from the process. The goal is to encourage more artists to support independent venues.
Full List of Tour Dates
Here is the full list of tour dates:
13/02/25 – Adelphi, Hull
14/02/25 – Northern Quarter, Huddersfield
15/02/25 – Hope House, Leeds
21/02/25 – Kitchen St, Liverpool
22/02/25 – Golden Lion, Todmorden
28/02/25 – Wylam Brewery, Newcastle
01/03/25 – Sub Club, Glasgow
02/03/25 – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh
07/03/25 – Tubridge Wells Forum, Kent
08/03/25 – Acanteen, Chelmsford
14/03/25 – Crescent, York
16/03/25 – Band On The Wall, Manchester
21/03/25 – Alphabet, Brighton
23/03/25 – Giant Steps, London
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of Mr Scruff’s ‘Miniature Arena Tour’?
A: The tour aims to support independent music venues in the UK by raising money for grassroots venues.
Q: How can artists get involved in supporting smaller venues?
A: Artists can participate by including a £1 Liveline contribution per ticket on all music events, as advocated by Mr Scruff.
Q: What is the significance of the £1 ticket levy on arena and stadium gigs?
A: The levy has received government backing and support from authorities in cities like Manchester and Bristol, highlighting the importance of supporting grassroots venues.
Credit: mixmag.net
