Independent Venue Week UK

Let us know who you loved hearing during your #IVW26... Tag them below so we can all have a listen together 💛

Happy Monday 💛 We want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible people working behind the scenes at #IVW26. From the bar staff and stage managers to the sound techs, door staff, volunteers and everyone else who made it happen, thank you for everything you did to keep the shows going. 🙌

Jumping on the 2016 trend with a few snaps from #IVW16 🎶✨
Only our third year taking part in Independent Venue Week back then… what a ride it’s been. So many unforgettable moments, incredible artists, and amazing crowds.
We’d love to hear yours, what’s your favourite #IVW16 memory? Drop it below 👇🙌

“You only have to look around us today and see how proud we are of Britain’s musical contribution and how important it is to nurture and protect the UK’s amazing music scene.” 💛 Here’s to protecting independent venues and celebrating the artists who grow from them. 2/2

Huge congratulations to our amazing #IVW16 Ambassadors, Wolf Alice on winning Group of the Year at the Brits on Saturday 🏆✨
Check out Ellie Roswell's brilliant acceptance speech, shining a light on the vital role of independent venues and our community... 1/2

Huge congratulations to our IVW board member Ben Lovitt and his band Mumford And Sons new UK Number One album 🙌 💛

Who else was lucky enough to catch Wu-Lu, MAHA and Louis Carnell tear it up at The Dome? 🙌 All part of the amazing series of shows from Beavertown Beer for #IVW26 💛
Stunning photos by Talie Rose Eigeland

Can you believe its already been a whole month since we kicked off #IVW26💛 Comment below what your favourite moment was...🙌

We’ve loved hearing what you've had to say about being part of #IVW26.
Thank you for continuing to champion our independent venues and community.
Here’s to the next one. 💛
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#IVW26 Shot On 35mm Film. 📸 Take a look back at some of our gigs through the eyes of some of our amazing photographers 🙌

A huge shoutout to the legends behind the bar who kept the drinks flowing all week long during #IVW26. We couldn’t do it without you. Here’s to the bar staff who keep our venues and our communities thriving. 💛 🙌

This is what it’s all about 💛 Real words from the venues at the heart of #IVW26 celebrating the buzz, the breakthroughs and the community that brings it all to life ✨

From the stage to the sofa 💛 Independent Venue Week was featured on BBC One's The One Show a few weeks back, with Sybil Bell and The Black Prince telling their stories, followed by Robbie Williams & Paloma Faith discussing the importance of these vital spaces. A proud, powerful moment for all of us🙌

Looking back at our incredible #IVW26 Ambassador shows 💛
Brogeal packed out The Venue, Dumfries with electric energy, Nova Twins returned to tear the roof off the The Amersham Arms, + Eve Goodman painted the walls of Caffi Isa with her tender, soulful voice. Independent venues. Unforgettable nights.

Nothing makes us prouder than hearing this 💛 Here’s what some of our incredible venues had to say about being part of #IVW26 The community, the energy, the magic ✨

Some more beautiful photos from #IVW26 taken by our fab team of photographers. ✨

Who else has got the #IVW26 blues? Here's some photos to take us straight back there 💛
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A heartfelt thank you from our founder and CEO of Independent Venue Week, Sybil Bell.

You can also read the full message over on our news page via 🔗 in bio.

THANK YOU 💛 #IVW26 💛

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A heartfelt thank you from our founder and CEO of Independent Venue Week, Sybil Bell.

You can also read the full message over on our news page via 🔗 in bio.

THANK YOU 💛 #IVW26 💛

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WHAT A WEEK 🎉
That's officially a wrap for #IVW26. Thank you so much to every one of you who made this week what it was, it was for you and because of you. 💛 See you next year...✨

More photos from Day 4 of #IVW26 💛 What have you got planned for the rest of the week? ✨

Day 4 of #IVW26 in photos 💛 Read all about it on our website where you can catch daily blog posts with your cuppa ... What's been your favourite moment so far?✨

Some photos from our fantastic team of photographers of #IW26 Day 3 💛
Our day 3 blog post is also now live on the website. ✨
Make sure to keep tagging us and use the #IVW26 hashtag so we can keep sharing 💛

Who's ready for Day 3 of #IVW26?🎉 Here's a few snapshots of Day 1 to get you hyped for tonight 💛 So much talent on such amazing stages captured by our brilliant team of photographers. See you in the crowd later...

What an amazing way to kick the week off, great to hear Steve Lamacq talk about how important it is to celebrate the independent venue community and what a positive night out going to a gig can be. Don’t forget to check out our website and tune into BBC for updates. 💛 #IVW26

Updated set times for tonights sold out Ambassador Show with Nova Twins on at 9pm and Ashaine White on at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm at the wonderful Amersham Arms, curfew is 11pm. See you there...✨ #IVW26

So glad to announce that we have the brilliant Ashaine White supporting the amazing Nova Twins at the sold out Ambassador show tonight at The Amersham Arms. What a night it's going to be...Get down early to Ashaine's beautiful music. 💛

Reminder that these are your fantastic #IVW26 venues, who else is as excited as us? 🎉 There is so much going on this week so head over to our website to have a look at all the shows and venues that you can go help support. See you in the crowd... 💛

#IVW26 has officially started 🎉We hope you're just as excited as we are...
Check out the News section of our website to read more about what we've got planned for the week & keep an eye on our feeds for brilliant updates of what's going on across the UK. See you down at your local venue tonight💛

Only 1 more sleep until #IVW26 kicks off 🎉 🙌 We cannot wait to see what you all have planned for it. With so many amazing venues, artists and promoters involved this year we hope to see you front row celebrating our well-loved independent venues. 💛