About Independent Venue Week

This Julys celebration of the spirit of independence will be the largest in the world of its kind

It was at small independent venues that I found my first idols, eventually grabbed drinks with them, and learned that we were the exact same. That was powerful for me - and I think that the more we make music accessible to everyone, the more people and experiences well see reflected across it- Bartees Strange

Bartees Strange (photo credit: Farrah Sheiky)

(New York, NY) - Independent Venue Week,running from July 12-18, 2021, has announced thatBartees Strangewill be joining this years celebration as its official artist ambassador. Strange has emerged as one of the most electrifying and exciting acts to break out onto the national scene in recent memory, withRolling Stone,Pitchfork,The FADER,Stereogum,NME,NPR Music,The New Yorker, and more finding themselves enraptured by Stranges one-of-a-kind sonic tapestry of alt-soul, post-punk, midwest emo, indie folk, and abstract hip-hop.

Stranges experiences as both a performer and patron of independent venues over the years have allowed him to drive home just how critical these spaces are to the enrichment of arts and culture, communities, and scenes nationwide. The important thing about independent venues is the way they can eliminate the barrier between a fan and an artist, says Strange. As bands get bigger, it becomes more and more unbelievable to see that theyre human. That they face the same challenges as everyone. And that anyone can use music to tell their stories as well. It was at small independent venues that I found my first idols, eventually grabbed drinks with them, and learned that we were the exact same. That was powerful for me - and I think that the more we make music accessible to everyone, the more people and experiences well see reflected across it.

In addition to the reveal of its artist ambassador for the 2021 edition of the event, Independent Venue Week announced another milestone this week, declaring that for the first time ever, stages and rooms fromALL 50 US STATES, Washington DC,andPuerto Rico,will be participating in Independent Venue Week.Withover 300 VENUESalready signed on from across the country, this years Independent Venue Week will not only be the largest event of its kind to occur in the United States but worldwide, as well.

Since we brought Independent Venue Week to the States, its been crucial to us that the event is nationally, geographically balanced; that everyone has the opportunity to participate locally, saysCecilie Nielsen, Director of Special Projects atMarauder, the firm that runs the American iteration of Independent Venue Week. Were excited to have such strong participation. It is an affirmation of how essential independent venues are to communities all over the country, not just in cities that are traditionally thought of as major music markets.

Though this years Independent Venue Week is already slated to be the largest yet, venues and promoters interested in participating can stillregisterto be part of the annual event.The venue-curated programming will be joined with the return of#IVWTalks, a virtual conference series that discusses current live music industry issues and includesGet Schooled, a full day dedicated to student participants interested in a career in live music to take place on Thursday, July 15.

#IVW21 Partners

Independent Venue Week has stood shoulder to shoulder with its nation-wide community through the crisis; its early organizing efforts sparked the formation of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), with whom the event has officially partnered. Independent Venue Week brought us together in good times and then connected us when we had to fight to Save Our Stages, said Audrey Fix Schaefer, board member and communications director of NIVA. Without Independent Venue Weeks years of bringing awareness to the contributions that independent venues provide in terms of creating a communal space for music, connecting people, art, and commerce, its impossible to imagine how this industry could have survived.

#IVW21 PARTICIPATING VENUES (So Far!)

Alabama Theatre (Birmingham, AL)

Princess Theatre (Decatur, AL)

The Camp (Huntsville, AL)

Druid City Music Hall (Tuscaloosa, AL)

Koots (Anchorage, AK)

Williwaw (Anchorage, AK)

Jeremys Juke Joint (Lake Havasu City, AZ)

The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre (Mesa, AZ)

The Nile Theater (Mesa, AZ)

Last Exit Live (Phoenix, AZ)

The Rebel Lounge (Phoenix, AZ)

The Speakeasy (Tempe, AZ)

Club Congress (Tucson, AZ)

Groundworks Tucson (Tucson, AZ)

Roots HQ (Fayetteville, AR)

The UC Theatre (Berkeley, CA)

The Wayfarer (Costa Mesa, CA)

Glendale Centre Theatre (Glendale/Los Angeles, CA)

T-Bar Social Club (June Lake, CA)

Marvyns Magic Theater (La Quinta, CA)

1720 (Los Angeles, CA)

Globe Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)

Gold-Diggers (Los Angeles, CA)

Los Angeles Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)

Palace Theatre (Los Angeles, CA)

The Paramount LA (Los Angeles, CA)

The Sardine (Los Angeles, CA)

The Paupaiz Music Stage (Napa, CA)

The Glass House (Pomona, CA)

Club Fox (Redwood City, CA)

Crest Sacramento (Sacramento, CA)

Harlows (Sacramento, CA)

Sacramento Comedy Spot (Sacramento, CA)

Belly Up (San Diego, CA)

The Casbah (San Diego, CA)

Soda Bar (San Diego, CA)

Spin Nightclub (San Diego, CA)

Amados (San Francisco, CA)

August Hall (San Francisco, CA)

Bimbos 365 Club (San Francisco, CA)

DNA Lounge (San Francisco, CA)

Great American Music Hall (San Francisco, CA)

Mr. Tipples (San Francisco, CA)

The Riptide (San Francisco, CA)

Center Stage Theater (Santa Barbara, CA)

Kuumbwa Jazz (Santa Cruz, CA)

The Troubadour (West Hollywood, CA)

Boulder Theater (Boulder, CO)

Fox Theatre (Boulder, CO)

The Black Sheep (Colorado Springs, CO)

Monkey Barrel (Denver, CO)

Roxy on Broadway (Denver, CO)

Aggie Theatre (Fort Collins, CO)

The Courtyard at 610 (Ridgway, CO)

The Sherbino (Ridgway, CO)

Bijou Theatre (Bridgeport, CT)

The Cellar On Treadwell (Hamden, CT)

The Midpoint (Hartford, CT)

Cafe Nine (New Haven, CT)

Strange Brew Pub (Norwich, CT)

9:30 Club (Washington D.C.)

The Anthem (Washington D.C.)

DC9 Nightclub (Washington D.C.)

Lincoln Theatre (Washington D.C., )

Pearl Street Warehouse (Washington D.C.)

Pie Shop (Washington D.C.)

Songbyrd Music House (Washington D.C.)

Arden Concert Gild (Arden, DE)

Freeman Arts Pavilion (Selbyville, DE)

The Queen (Wilmington, DE)

High Dive (Gainesville, FL)

Jack Rabbits (Jacksonville, FL)

Murray Hill Theatre (Jacksonville, FL)

Blue Jay Listening Room (Jacksonville Beach, FL)

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (Live Oak, FL)

Churchills (Miami, FL)

North Beach Bandshell (Miami Beach, FL)

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (Sarasota, FL)

Bradfordville Blues Club, Inc. (Tallahassee, FL)

Crowbar (Tampa, FL)

The Village Theatre (Atlanta, GA)

The Blue Door (Brunswick, GA)

Eddies Attic (Decatur, GA)

Grants Lounge (Macon, GA)

Hargray Capitol Theatre (Macon, GA)

Hilo Palace Theater (Hilo, HI)

Hawaii Theatre Center (Honolulu, HI)

ProArts Playhouse Maui (Kihei, HI)

The Olympic (Boise, ID)

Hey Nonny (Arlington Heights, IL)

Annoyance Theatre Bar (Chicago, IL)

Beat Kitchen (Chicago, IL)

Copernicus Center (Chicago, IL)

Golden Dagger (Chicago, IL)

The Hideout (Chicago, IL)

Lincoln Hall (Chicago, IL)

The Lincoln Lodge Theater (Chicago, IL)

Metro (Chicago, IL)

North Bar (Chicago, IL)

The Promontory (Chicago, IL)

Reggies Music Joint (Chicago, IL)

Reggies Rock Club (Chicago, IL)

Schubas Tavern (Chicago, IL)

Subterranean (Chicago, IL)

Thalia Hall (Chicago, IL)

The Wild Hare Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary (Chicago, IL)

Winters Jazz Club (Chicago, IL)

Egyptian Theatre (DeKalb, IL)

Evanston SPACE (Evanston, IL)

Skooters Roadhouse (Shorewood, IL)

Buskirk-Chumley Theater (Bloomington, IN)

Mojos BoneYard Sportsbar Music Venue (Evansville, IN)

HI-FI (Indianapolis, IN)

Carnahan Hall (Lafayette, IN)

Vegetable Buddies (South Bend, IN)

Surf Ballroom Museum (Clear Lake, IA)

Hoyt Sherman Place (Des Moines, IA)

Woolys (Des Moines, IA)

xBk (Des Moines, IA)

East Of Omaha (Griswold, IA)

The Englert Theatre (Iowa City, IA)

Hutchinsons Historic Fox Theatre (Hutchinson, KS)

Liberty Hall (Lawrence, KS)

Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts (Salina, KS)

Wave (Wichita, KS)

The Warehouse at Mt. Victor (Bowling Green, KY)

Alhambra Theatre (Hopkinsville, KY)

Headliners Music Hall (Louisville, KY)

Old Foresters Paristown Hall (Louisville, KY)

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center (Mount Vernon, KY)

The Southgate House Revival (NEWPORT, KY)

Texas Club (Baton Rouge, LA)

Wurst Biergarten Venue Food Park (Lafayette, LA)

Ash Cultural Arts Center (New Orleans, LA)

Carnaval Lounge (New Orleans, LA)

Howlin Wolf (New Orleans, LA)

The Grand (Ellsworth, ME)

Rams Head On Stage (Annapolis, MD)

The Crown (Baltimore, MD)

Metro Gallery (Baltimore, MD)

The Rockwell (Baltimore, MD)

Merriweather Post Pavilion (Columbia, MD)

Regent Theatre (Arlngton, MA)

The Narrows Center (Fall River, MA)

ātac (Framingham, MA)

The Center for Arts in Natick (Natick, MA)

Soundcheck Studios (Pembroke, MA)

Electric Haze (Worcester, MA)

The Magic Bag (Ferndale, MI)

The Pyramid Scheme (Grand Rapids, MI)

Kalamazoo State Theatre (Kalamazoo, MI)

Up North Grill (Kallaska, MI)

Acorn Center for the Performing Arts (Three Oaks, MI)

7th St Entry (Minneapolis, MN)

Fine Line (Minneapolis, MN)

First Avenue (Minneapolis, MN)

Granada Theater (Minneapolis, MN)

The Parkway Theater (Minneapolis, MN)

TAK Music Venue (Moorhead, MN)

The Fitzgerald Theatre (St. Paul, MN)

Palace Theatre (St. Paul, MN)

Turf Club (St. Paul, MN)

Ricks Cafe (Starkville, MS)

recordBar (Kansas City, MO)

Uptown Theater (Kansas City, MO)

The Pub Station (Billings, MT)

Kettlehouse Ampitheater (Missoula, MT)

1867 Bar (Lincoln, NE)

Slowdown (Omaha, NE)

The Alpine (Reno, NV)

The Bank of New Hampshire Stage (Concord, NH)

The Music Hall (Portsmouth, NH)

Crossroads (Garwood, NJ)

Hopewell Theater (Hopewell, NJ)

White Eagle Hall (Jersey City, NJ)

Newark Symphony Hall (Newark, NJ)

The Newton Theatre (Newton, NJ)

Township Theatre (Twp of Washington, NJ)

The Liberty, Inc. (Roswell, NM)

Palace Theatre (Albany, NY)

QED (Astoria, NY)

House of Yes (Brooklyn, NY)

Jalopy Theatre (Brooklyn, NY)

Littlefield (Brooklyn, NY)

The Muse Brooklyn (Brooklyn, NY)

Our Wicked Lady (Brooklyn, NY)

Purgatory (Brooklyn, NY)

ShapeShifter Lab (Brooklyn, NY)

The Sultan Room (Brooklyn, NY)

Babeville (Buffalo, NY)

Town Ballroom (Buffalo, NY, NY)

Fort Hill Performing Arts Center (Canandaigua, NY)

The Park Theater (Glens Falls, NY)

Center for the Arts of Homer (Homer, NY)

Drom (new york, NY)

Iridium (New York, NY)

ISSUE Project Room (New York, NY)

Lola (New York, NY)

Arlenes Grocery (New York City, NY)

Birdland (New York City, NY)

6 On The Square (Oxford, NY)

Patchogue Theatre (Patchogue, NY)

The Capitol Theatre (Port Chester, NY)

Bardavon 1869 Opera House (Poughkeepsie, NY)

My Fathers Place (Roslyn, NY)

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (Troy, NY)

Asheville Music Hall (Asheville, NC)

Sly Grog Lounge (Asheville, NC)

Cats Cradle (Carrboro, NC)

The Evening Muse (Charlotte, NC)

Neighborhood Theatre (Charlotte, NC)

Paddys Irish Pub (Fayetteville, NC)

The Pour House Music Hall Record Shop (Raleigh, NC)

Fargo Brewing Company (Fargo, ND)

Fargo Theatre (Fargo, ND)

Sanctuary Events Center (Fargo, ND)

Jillys Music Room (Akron, OH)

Mapleside Farms (Brunswick, OH)

Beachland Ballroom Tavern (Cleveland, OH)

BOP STOP (Cleveland, OH)

The Happy Dog (Cleveland, OH)

Wilberts (Cleveland, OH)

Grog Shop (Cleveland Heights, OH)

Phenix Banquet Center (Columbus, OH)

Woodlands Tavern (Columbus, OH)

Stroede Center for the Arts (Defiance, OH)

Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (Findlay, OH)

Stuarts Opera House (Nelsonville, OH)

Robins Theatre (Warren, OH)

The Auditorium at the Douglass (Oklahoma City, OK)

Ponyboy (Oklahoma City, OK)

Tower Theatre (Oklahoma City, OK)

Les Schwab Amphitheater (Bend, OR)

Tower Theatre (Bend, OR)

Volcanic Theatre Pub (Bend, OR)

Afrodaddys Jazz (Portland, OR)

Doug Fir Lounge (Portland, OR)

Kickstand Comedy (Portland, OR)

The Old Church Concert Hall (Portland, OR)

Roseland Theater (Portland, OR)

The Siren Theater (Portland, OR)

Wonder Ballroom (Portland, OR)

Ardmore Music Hall (Ardmore, PA)

ArtsQuest (Bethlehem, PA)

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks (Bethlehem, PA)

XL Live (Harrisburg, PA)

The Kennett Flash (Kennett Square, PA)

Jameys House of Music (Lansdowne, PA)

Chris Jazz Cafe (Philadelphia, PA)

The Fire (Philadelphia, PA)

Helium Comedy Club (Philadelphia, PA)

Mann Center for the Performing Arts (Philadelphia, PA)

Underground Arts (Philadelphia, PA)

World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, PA)

3577 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Hot Mass (Pittsburgh, PA)

Thunderbird Music Hall (Pittsburgh, PA)

Sellersville Theater (Sellersville, PA)

Sherman Theater (Stroudsburg, PA)

118 North (Wayne, PA)

La Respuesta, Puerto Rico (San Juan, PR)

Greenwich Odeum (East Greenwich, RI)

Comedy Connection (East Providence, RI)

Charleston Pour House (Charleston, SC, SC)

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (Hilton Head Island, SC)

Red Rooster Coffee House (Aberdeen, SD)

The Down Home (Johnson City, TN)

The Concourse (Knoxville, TN)

Levitt Shell (Memphis, TN)

Cannery Ballroom (Nashville, TN)

The End (Nashville, TN)

Exit/In (Nashville, TN)

The High Watt (Nashville, TN)

Mercy Lounge (Nashville, TN)

Third Coast Comedy Club (Nashville, TN)

Flamingo Cantina (Austin, TX)

Giddy Ups (Austin, TX)

The Hole in the Wall (Austin, TX)

Hotel Vegas (Austin, TX)

Mohawk (Austin, TX)

Speakeasy (Austin, TX)

Deep Ellum Art Company (Dallas, TX)

Granada Theater (Dallas, TX)

The Kessler (Dallas, TX)

Sundown at Granada (Dallas, TX)

Three Links (Dallas, TX)

Bass Performance Hall (Fort Worth, TX)

Tulips FTW (Fort Worth, TX)

The Heights Theater (Houston, TX)

The Secret Group (Houston, TX)

Warehouse Live (Houston, TX)

The Bugle Boy (La Grange, TX)

The Comedy Arena (McKinney, TX)

The Marc (San Marcos, TX)

Rattlesnake Ballroom (Walnut Springs, TX)

Red Butte Garden (Salt Lake City, UT)

Stone Church (Brattleboro, VT)

The Birchmere (Alexandria, VA)

The Canal Club (Richmond, VA)

The Spot on Kirk (Roanoke, VA)

The Liberty (Roswell, VA)

Bright Box Theater (Winchester, VA)

Make.Shift Art Space (Bellingham, WA)

Wild Buffalo House of Music (Bellingham, WA)

The Atlas Theatre (Seattle, WA)

Central Saloon (Seattle, WA)

The Crocodile (Seattle, WA)

El Corazon (Seattle, WA)

The Factory Luxe (Seattle, WA)

Funhouse (Seattle, WA)

The High Dive (Seattle, WA)

Nectar Lounge (Seattle, WA)

Aurora Borealis (Shoreline, WA)

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre (Spokane Valley, WA)

Purple Fiddle Cafe, Brews and Stage (Thomas, WV)

Gibson Community Music Hall (Appleton, WI)

X-Ray Arcade (Cudahy, WI)

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (Fond du Lac, WI)

Cavalier Theater (La Crosse, WI)

Pump House Regional Arts Center (La Crosse, WI)

WAREHOUSE (La Crosse, WI)

The Bur Oak (Madison, WI)

The Cooperage (Milwaukee, WI)

Old Gem Theater (New Richmond, WI)

Weill Center for the Performing Arts (Sheboygan, WI)

Grand Theater (Wausau, WI)

The Crystal Grand Music Theatre (Wisconsin Dells, WI)

The Lincoln Cheyenne (Cheyenne, WY)

Independent venues and promoters can still apply to participate

About Independent Venue Week

Founded in the UK by Sybil Bell in 2014, Independent Venue Week is a celebration of independently owned live venues that runs across the US from July 12 - 18, 2021. Independent Venue Week brings together venues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers to create an international series of gigs. The event has grown globally since Marauder brought it to the United States in 2018.

Despite the unique circumstances surrounding it, Independent Venue Week 2020 continued a trend of US growth, with 143 venues from across 80 different cities partaking. Highlighting last years event was an online charity auction hosted by Independent Venue Week where fans collectively raised over $21,000 for the NIVA Emergency Relief Fund, providing much-needed assistance at the time to independent venues and promoters. Through their donations, several lucky fans were able to take home various pieces of music history, such as an ESP guitar signed by multiple members of Lamb of God, a pair of seats from the original Merriweather Pavilion, and the signed bass of Blue yster Cults Al Bochard. In addition to the fundraiser auction, Independent Venue Week 2020 also marked the introduction of #IVWTalks, a virtual conference and keynote series that discusses current live music industry issues and notably featured Get Schooled, a full day dedicated to student participants interested in pursuing a career in live music. Following the glowing success of its inaugural run, #IVWTalks will return as part of #IVW21 and will again dedicate a whole day of its self-curated programming to Get Schooled.

For more information, visitIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

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The weeklong celebration of the spirit of independence returns this July

Independent Venue Week proudly announces the National Independent Venue Association, the organization behind the #saveourstages movement and whose very formation was sparked by Independent Venue Weeks early organizing efforts, as a partner for #IVW21

Venues are stillable to applyfor participation in this years event ​

Independent venues are incredibly important to our musical history, and they are incredibly important to our future. So much great art is born on those stages, 99% of the bands you love would not have crossed your radar had independent venues not been a vital part of their journey.-Allison Mosshart(The Kills)

Independent Venue Weekreturns July 12 - 18, 2021 bringing together venues from all across the country for a series of shows and programming in celebration of the spirit of independence. Withover 200venuesin41states and territoriesalready signed up, Independent Venue Week 2021 continues its rapid growth from years prior, gearing up for its largest celebration yet.Venues and promoters interested in participating can stillregisterto partake in the festivitiesthat coincide with the growing hopes for the budding reopening of the countrys music and entertainment venues. The venue-curated programming will be combined with the return of#IVWTalks, a virtual conference series that discusses current live music industry issues and includesGet Schooled,a full day dedicated to student participants interested in a career in live music to take place on Thursday, July 15.

A departure from last years digitally-focused event, the 2021 edition of Independent Venue Week is poised to return to where it belongs: inside Americas independently-owned venues. Getting ready for this years event feels particularly meaningful, saysCecilie Nielsen, Director of Special Projects atMarauder, the firm that runs Independent Venue Week in the US. For the past 14 months, independent venues and promoters have collectively fought for their very survival and this feels like the turning point that weve all been working for. We were happy and proud to grow Independent Venue Week last yearto even have it, under the circumstances. This year, we hope and believe that fans will return with a renewed appreciation for these uniquely important spaces.

Independent Venue Week has stood shoulder to shoulder with its nation-wide community through the crisis; its early organizing efforts sparkedthe formation of theNational Independent Venue Association (NIVA), with whom the event has officially partnered. Independent Venue Week brought us together in good times and then connected us when we had to fight to Save Our Stages, saidAudrey Fix Schaefer, board member and communications director of NIVA. Without Independent Venue Weeks years of bringing awareness to the contributions that independent venues provide in terms of creating a communal space for music, connecting people, art, and commerce, its impossible to imagine how this industry could have survived.

In March of 2021, to mark the first anniversary of the inaugural venue town hall, Independent Venue Week put out a video featuring members of their communityreflecting on a years worth of experiences

#IVW21 PARTNERS

National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)

#IVW21 PARTICIPATING VENUES (So Far!)

Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts (Decatur, Alabama)

Theatrikos (Flagstaff, Arizona)

Jeremys Juke Joint (Lake Havasu City, Arizona)

The Neighborhood Comedy Theatre (Mesa, Arizona)

The Nile Theater (Mesa, Arizona)

Last Exit Live (Phoenix, Arizona)

The Rebel Lounge (Phoenix, Arizona)

Club Congress (Tucson, Arizona)

Groundworks Tucson (Tucson, Arizona)

The Wayfarer (Costa Mesa, California)

T-Bar Social Club (June Lake, California)

Marvyns Magic Theater (La Quinta, California)

1720 (Los Angeles, California)

Globe Theatre (Los Angeles, California)

The Paramount LA (Los Angeles, California)

The Sardine (Los Angeles, California)

The Glass House Concert Hall (Pomona, California)

Crest Theatre Sacramento (Sacramento, California)

Harlows (Sacramento, California)

Sacramento Comedy Spot (Sacramento, California)

Belly Up (San Diego, California)

The Casbah (San Diego, California)

Soda Bar (San Diego, California)

Spin Nightclub (San Diego, California)

Amados (San Francisco, California)

Bimbos 365 Club (San Francisco, California)

Great American Music Hall (San Francisco, California)

The Riptide (San Francisco, California)

Center Stage Theater (Santa Barbara, California)

Kuumbwa Jazz (Santa Cruz, California)

Boulder Theater (Boulder, Colorado)

Fox Theatre (Boulder, Colorado)

The Black Sheep (Colorado Springs, Colorado)

Monkey Barrel (Denver, Colorado)

Roxy on Broadway (Denver, Colorado)

Aggie Theatre (Fort Collins, Colorado)

Ridgway Chautauqua Society / The Sherbino The Courtyard at 610 (Ridgway, Colorado)

Bijou Theatre (Bridgeport, Connecticut)

The Midpoint (Hartford, Connecticut)

Arden Concert Gild (Arden, Delaware)

9:30 Club (Washington DC, District of Columbia)

The Anthem (Washington DC, District of Columbia)

DC9 Nightclub (Washington DC, District of Columbia)

Lincoln Theatre (Washington DC, District of Columbia)

Pearl Street Warehouse (Washington DC, District of Columbia)

Pie Shop (Washington DC, District of Columbia)

Songbyrd Music House (Washington DC, District of Columbia)

High Dive (Gainesville, Florida)

Murray Hill Theatre (Jacksonville, Florida)

North Beach Bandshell (Miami Beach, Florida)

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (Sarasota, Florida)

The Village Theatre (Atlanta, Georgia)

The Blue Door (Brunswick, Georgia)

Grants Lounge (Macon, Georgia)

Hargray Capitol Theatre (Macon, Georgia)

Hilo Palace Theater (Hilo, Hawaii)

Hawaii Theatre Center (Honolulu, Hawaii)

ProArts Playhouse Maui (Kihei, Hawaii)

Hey Nonny (Arlington Heights, Illinois)

Annoyance Theatre Bar (Chicago, Illinois)

Beat Kitchen (Chicago, Illinois)

The Lincoln Lodge Theater (Chicago, Illinois)

The Promontory (Chicago, Illinois)

Reggies (Chicago, Illinois)

Subterranean (Chicago, Illinois)

The Wild Hare Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary (Chicago, Illinois)

Winters Jazz Club (Chicago, Illinois)

Egyptian Theatre (DeKalb, Illinois)

Skooters Roadhouse (Shorewood, Illinois)

Buskirk-Chumley Theater/BCT Management, Inc. (Bloomington, Indiana)

Mojos BoneYard (Evansville, Indiana)

Hi-Fi(Indianapolis, Indiana)

Hoyt Sherman Place (Des Moines, Iowa)

Woolys (Des Moines, Iowa)

xBk (Des Moines, Iowa)

East Of Omaha (Griswold, Iowa)

The Englert Theatre (Iowa City, Iowa)

Hutchinsons Historic Fox Theatre (Hutchinson, Kansas)

Liberty Hall (Lawrence, Kansas)

Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts (Salina, Kansas)

The Warehouse at Mt Victor (Bowling Green, Kentucky)

Alhambra Theatre (Hopkinsville, Kentucky)

Headliners Music Hall (Louisville, Kentucky)

Old Foresters Paristown Hall (Louisville, Kentucky)

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center (Mount Vernon, Kentucky)

The Southgate House Revival (Newport, Kentucky)

Texas Club (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

Carnaval Lounge (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Howlin Wolf (New Orleans, Louisiana)

The Grand (Ellsworth, Maine)

Regent Theatre (Arlington, Massachusetts)

Narrows Center for the Arts (Fall River, Massachusetts)

Atac: Downtown Arts + Music (Framingham, Massachusetts)

Soundcheck Studios (Pembroke, Massachusetts)

Electric Haze (Worcester, Massachusetts)

Pyramid Scheme (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Kalamazoo State Theatre (Kalamazoo, Michigan)

7th St Entry (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Fine Line (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

First Avenue (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

The Parkway Theater (Minneapolis, Minnesota)

TAK Music Venue Inc (Moorhead, Minnesota)

The Fitzgerald Theatre (St. Paul, Minnesota)

Palace Theatre (St. Paul, Minnesota)

Turf Club (St. Paul, Minnesota)

RecordBar (Kansas City, Missouri)

Uptown Theater (Kansas City, Missouri)

Kettlehouse Amphitheater (Bonner, Montana)

The Music Hall (Portsmouth, New Hampshire)

Crossroads (Garwood, New Jersey)

Hopewell Theater (Hopewell, New Jersey)

White Eagle Hall (Jersey City, New Jersey)

The Newton Theatre (Newton, New Jersey)

Township Theatre (Townshipof Washington, New Jersey)

Palace Theatre (Albany, New York)

Jalopy Theatre (Brooklyn, New York)

The Muse Brooklyn/ABCirque (Brooklyn, New York)

Nicewonder Associates LLC dba Purgatory (Brooklyn, New York)

The Sultan Room (Brooklyn, New York)

Asbury Arts Center aka Babeville (Buffalo, New York)

Fort Hill Performing Arts Center (Canandaigua, New York)

ISSUE Project Room (New York, New York)

Lola (New York, New York)

6 On The Square (Oxford, New York)

The Capitol Theatre (Port Chester, New York)

My Fathers Place (Roslyn, New York)

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (Troy, New York)

Asheville Music Hall (Asheville, North Carolina)

Paddys Irish Pub (Fayetteville, North Carolina)

Fargo Brewing Company (Fargo, North Dakota)

Fargo Theatre (Fargo, North Dakota)

Sanctuary Events Center (Fargo, North Dakota)

Jillys Music Room (Akron, Ohio)

Mapleside Farms (Brunswick, Ohio)

BopStop(Cleveland, Ohio)

Beachland Ballroom Tavern (Cleveland, Ohio)

Grog Shop (Cleveland Heights, Ohio)

Woodlands Tavern / Woodlands Productions (Columbus, Ohio)

Stroede Center for the Arts/Defiance Community Cultural Council (Defiance, Ohio)

Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (Findlay, Ohio)

Ponyboy (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)

Tower Theatre (Bend, Oregon)

Les Schwab Amphitheater (Bend, Oregon)

Volcanic Theatre Pub (Bend, Oregon)

The Vault Theater (Hillsboro, Oregon)

Kickstand Comedy (Portland, Oregon)

Roseland Theater (Portland, Oregon)

Afrodaddys Jazz (Portland, Oregon)

The Siren Theater (Portland, Oregon)

The Old Church Concert Hall (Portland, Oregon)

Ardmore Music Hall (Ardmore, Pennsylvania)

ArtsQuest (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)

Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)

XL Live (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)

Jameys House of Music (Lansdowne, Pennsylvania)

Chris Jazz Cafe (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

The Fire (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Helium Comedy Club (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Mann Center for the Performing Arts (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Underground Arts (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

World Cafe Live (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Hot Mass (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

3577 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Thunderbird Music Hall (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Sellersville Theater (Sellersville, Pennsylvania)

118 North (Wayne, Pennsylvania)

Comedy Connection (East Providence, Rhode Island)

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina)

The Concourse (Knoxville, Tennessee)

The Down Home (Johnson City, Tennessee)

Levitt Shell (Memphis, Tennessee)

Cannery Ballroom (Nashville, Tennessee)

The End (Nashville, Tennessee)

Exit/In (Nashville, Tennessee)

The High Watt (Nashville, Tennessee)

Mercy Lounge (Nashville, Tennessee)

Flamingo Cantina (Austin, Texas)

Giddy Ups (Austin, Texas)

Hotel Vegas (Austin, Texas)

Speakeasy (Austin, Texas)

Deep Ellum Art Company (Dallas, Texas)

Granada Theater + Sundown at Granada (Dallas, Texas)

Three Links (Dallas, Texas)

Bass Performance Hall (Fort Worth, Texas)

Tulips FTW (Fort Worth, Texas)

The Secret Group (Houston, Texas)

Warehouse Live (Houston, Texas)

The Bugle Boy (La Grange, Texas)

The Marc (San Marcos, Texas)

Rattlesnake Ballroom (Walnut Springs, Texas)

Stone Church (Brattleboro, Vermont)

The Birchmere (Alexandria, Virginia)

The Canal Club (Richmond, Virginia)

The Spot on Kirk (Roanoke, Virginia)

Bright Box Theater (Winchester, Virginia)

Make.Shift Art Space (Bellingham, Washington)

Wild Buffalo House of Music (Bellingham, Washington)

The Crocodile (Seattle, Washington)

El Corazon (Seattle, Washington)

The High Dive (Seattle, Washington)

Nectar Lounge (Seattle, Washington)

Aurora Borealis (Shoreline, Washington)

Spokane Valley Summer Theatre (Spokane Valley, Washington)

Purple Fiddle (Thomas, West Virginia)

Gibson Community Music Hall (Appleton, Wisconsin)

X-Ray Arcade (Cudahy, Wisconsin)

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin)

Cavalier Theater (La Crosse, Wisconsin)

Warehouse(La Crosse, Wisconsin)

The Bur Oak (Madison, Wisconsin)

Weill Center for the Performing Arts (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)

Grand Theater (Wausau, Wisconsin)

The Crystal Grand Music Theatre (Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin)

Independent venues and promoters can still apply to participate

SUBMIT YOUR VENUE

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is a celebration of independently owned music venues that runs across the US from July 12 - 18, 2021. Independent Venue Week brings together venues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers to create an international series of gigs.

Founded in the UK bySybil Bellin 2014 to highlight these incredible spaces and featured inOn The Road with Independent Venue Week, a documentary on the UKs independent music venues featuringRadiohead drummer Philip Selway, the event has grown globally sinceMarauder brought it to the United States in 2018.

Despite the unique circumstances surrounding it, Independent Venue Week 2020 continued a trend of US growth, with 143 venues from across 80 different cities partaking. Highlighting last years event was anonline charity auctionhosted by Independent Venue Week where fans collectively raised over$21,000 towards theNIVA Emergency Relief Fund,providing much-needed assistance at the time to independent venues and promoters. Through their donations, several lucky fans were able to take home various pieces of music history, such as an ESP guitar signed by multiple members ofLamb of God, a pair of seats from the originalMerriweather Pavilion, and the signed bass ofBlue yster CultsAl Bochard. In addition to the fundraiser auction, Independent Venue Week 2020 also marked the introduction of#IVWTalks, a virtual conference and keynote series that discusses current live music industry issues and notably featuredGet Schooled, a full day dedicated to student participants interested in pursuing a career in live music. Following the glowing success of its inaugural run, #IVWTalks will return as part of #IVW21 and will again dedicate a whole day of its self-curated programming to Get Schooled.

For more information, visitIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

PRESS CONTACT:
Evan Mester | 212-993-1569 |evan@maraudergroup.com

VENUE CONTACT:
Will Sacks |212-993-1569 | will@maraudergroup.com

PARTNERSHIPS CONTACT:
Cecilie Nielsen |212-993-1569 |cecilie@maraudergroup.com

Independent Venue Week:
Website|Facebook|Twitter|Instagram| #IVW21

The first-ever of its kind, the Independent Venue Week Town Hall offered a forum for venues and promoters to come together in the face of 2020s sweeping lockdowns.

Exactly oneyear later, community members reflect on the significance of that first call and thesilver linings found in the face of catastrophe.

WATCH THE TOWN HALLANNIVERSARY VIDEO

One year ago today (March 12),Marauderhosteda call, bringing together its nationalIndependent Venue Weeknetwork to discuss, what turned out to be, just the beginning of a year-long fight for industry survival.

We held that first town hall because we knew we needed to do something, saysRev. Moose, Managing Partner ofMarauderand Executive Director of theNational Independent Venue Association (NIVA). Just creating the space and welcoming all those wed consider as part of the Independent Venue Week community was our way of trying to help. The relationships, the comradery, the commiseration, and the celebration that was to come, all started with this one call. We didnt know then that the calls would continue weekly through the rest of the year, or that the community that congregated would band together in new ways, fomenting the creation of the National Independent Venue Association and a number of local organizations that all now exist to serve the independent venues and promoters that we are continually proud to champion.

The Independent Venue Week Town Hallwasa weekly occurrence throughout 2020 andplanted the seedforthe formation of NIVA, which ran the massively successful #SaveOurStages campaign. Watch the video or read below as the community reflects on this anniversary.

Watch members of the Independent Venue Week communityreflect on the one-year town hallanniversary

Community Members Reflect on the One-Year Anniversary

Bringing the independent venue and promoter community together to a place where folks even knew to get on that first phone call, Zoom and felt comfortable talking and sharing the experience, ultimately led to the Save Our Stages Act and this financial relief so desperately needed for our industry [...] We couldnt have done it without you.
Dayna Frank, Owner CEO ofFirst Avenueand NIVA Board President

Without that kickoff session, our past year would have been unimaginably grim [...]It has been the one true silver lining of this year, personally and professionally getting to know everyone, participating in our successful lobbying and fundraising efforts, and looking beyond the pandemic to the future potential of the NIVA network.
Hal Real, Founder ofWorld Cafe Live, Board Secretary of NIVA, and Board President of theNational Independent Venue Foundation

Without that very first IVW town hall,I cant tell you how we wouldve made it through this year [...] Being able to have something we can focus on together and work on together is something that gave me peace, and helped me get through it knowing that I wasnt only fighting for myself, but thousands of other people and they were fighting
for me.
Adam Hartke, Operating Partner atWave,Co-Owner ofThe Cotillion Ballroom, and Co-Chair of NIVAs Advocacy Committee.

I have developed what I think are real lifelong friendships with people Ive never been in a room with, that are so hardworking and creative and dedicated and there for one another to bounce ideas off of [...] I think that thats going to continue in the next form of life, when everybodys vaccinated and were all open.
Audrey Fix Schaefer, Communications Director atI.M.P., and NIVABoard Member and Head of Communications.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is a nationwide, seven-day celebration of independently-owned music venues and the communities they foster.The annual eventbrings together venues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers to create an international series of gigs. Independent Venue Week 2021 (#IVW21) will runJuly 12-18. Venues can sign up to participateHERE.

For more information, visitIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

PRESS CONTACT:
Evan Mester | 212-993-1569 |evan@maraudergroup.com

VENUE CONTACT:
Cecilie Nielsen |212-993-1569 |cecilie@maraudergroup.com

PARTNERSHIPS CONTACT:
Rev. MOOSE |212-993-1569 |moose@maraudergroup.com

Independent Venue Week:
Website|Facebook|Twitter|Instagram| #IVW21

OnTheRoadWithIndependentVenueWeekwill make its stateside debutonFriday, January 29 at 9 pm EST. All funds fromtheUS screening will benefittheNIVA Emergency Relief Fund as venues nationwide await federal aid viatheSave Our Stages Act

(TICKETS GOONSALE MONDAY, JAN 25TH @ 6PM ET)BUY THEM HERE

Thisweek,IndependentVenueWeekpremieres its highly anticipatedfeature-lengthdocumentary,OnTheRoadWithIndependentVenueWeek.Withappearances and interviews frommembersofIDLES, Pink Floyd,Portishead,Radiohead, andmore,thefilmtakes music fansonan intimate journey tothestages that act asthebeating heart oftheUKsindependentlive music scene and sharethestories of those whorun, work, andplay in them.

OnFriday, January 29at 9 PM EST,thefilm will make its stateside debut via a digital screening event. Following thisspecial screening, apre-recorded QA fromMonday, January25th filmed as part ofIndependentVenueWeekintheUK will be showcased to viewers ofthefeaturedocumentary.This exclusive QA featuresPhilip Selway (Radiohead), Adrian Utley (Portishead), Dom Fraser (TheBoileroom), Rebecca Walker (TheLeadmill), Nathan Clark (TheBrudenell Social Club Leeds) Big Jeff (Bristol), and Sybil Bell (IVW Founder) hosted by Matt Everett (BBC 6 Music).

Admissions forthescreening start at $3, which grants fans access to view boththefulldocumentaryand its companion prerecorded QA followingthefilms runtime. All monies raised from admissions and additional donations will go to benefittheNIVA Emergency Relief Fundto aid ailing roomsnationwide as they await federal aid viatheSave Our Stages Act.

Tickets go saleonMonday, January 25 at 6:00 PM ET, available for purchaseHERE.

AboutTheDocumentary

OnTheRoadwithIndependentVenueWeekis a featuredocumentaryfilmed over twoyears, includingthe2018 and2019IndependentVenueWeekcelebrations, taking youona very special journey toindependentlive music venues acrosstheUK, meeting those who run, work, and play in them.

Contributors tothefeaturedocumentaryincludeNick Mason (Pink Floyd), Adrian Utley (Portishead), Fatboy Slim, Nadine Shah,IDLES, Gaz Coombes, Novelist, Richard Hawley, Talk Show, Pip Blom, Big Jeff, andmore.

Thedocumentarywas filmedonlocation atthefollowing venues and includes interviews with owners and operators there;TheNew Adelphi Club Hull,The100 Club London,TheBrudenell Social Club Leeds,TheTrades Club Hebden Bridge, TheBoileroom Guildford, Moles Club Bath,TheLeadmill Sheffield, John Peel Centre Stowmarket,TheMet Bury, Bush Hall London,TheCookie Leicester Others

After gathering footage during #IVW18 and throughouttherest of that year,theIndependentVenueWeekteam hittheroadwithPhilip Selwayfor #IVW19, visiting places that were instrumental intheearly days ofRadiohead.

Speaking about hisweekontour, Selway said,Goingontheroadtrip forIndependentVenueWeek, I was able to reconnect withthevenues and people that I came across intheearly days of touring withRadiohead. It gave me a greater insight intothehighly motivated and inspirational communities that make these venues happen. They truly arethebackbone and wellspring of music intheUK.

Thepassion and stories captured inthefilm truly reflectthelove there is for these venues. Selway spoke with owners, artists, and promoters along with local people involved in their scene, including audiences, to understand how important these venues are to everyone that comes through their doors.

Sybil Bell, FounderIndependentVenueWeekFounder said,Overthelast 8 years of planning and runningIndependentVenueWeek, we have met some incredible people who own and run venues all aroundthecountry. Their support of artists, live music, and their local communities means everything to them.

AboutIndependentVenueWeek

IndependentVenueWeekis a seven-day celebration of independently owned music venues that runs acrosstheUS. Having started intheUK in 2014,IndependentVenueWeekbrings together venues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers to create an international series of gigs.Theannualevent, which Marauder producesinAmerica,provides collective media exposure drawing attention tothevenues and key programmingonboth local and national levels. Inthewake oftheCOVID-19 pandemic,IndependentVenueWeekraised moneyfortheNIVA Emergency Relief Fund to help ensurethesurvival ofindependentvenues through 2020 while also celebrating their independence.IndependentVenueWeek2021 will run July 12 - 18 intheUS andindependentvenues and promoters can sign up to participateHERE.

About NIVA Emergency Relief Fund

TheNIVA Emergency Relief Fund is a tax-deductible way for individuals, companies, and foundations to contribute.TheNIVA ERF directly supportsthepreservation oftheindependentlive entertainment ecosystem that presents music, comedy, andtheperforming arts, helping these critical spaces survive throughtheCoronavirus pandemic. ​Individuals, foundations, businesses, and organizations that are interested in contributing totheNIVA Emergency Relief Fund should visit ​nivassoc.org/erf​.

Independent Venue Week has announced the dates for its 2021 edition following the conclusion of #IVW20. Set to run from July 12 to 18, 2021, Independent Venue Week is now accepting sign-ups from independent venues and promoters interested in being part of next years week-long celebration of the spirit of independence.

Independent Venue Week sends its utmost thanks to its Artist Ambassador for #IVW20, Alison Mosshart of The Kills and Dead Weather. In an op-ed published on Billboard during the final day of Independent Venue Week, Mosshart looked back at how independent venues were formative to her career and why ensuring their survival is of the top priority.

I wrote letters by post to independent venues around the whole of America asking if they would have us, she says. We didnt even have a band name yet, nor did we use our real names but we got so many letters back that I booked 3 solid months of gigs around the country. Those bookers were gamblers, and ultimately saviors. That tour changed our lives.

At the start of this year, Independent Venue Week was already on track to be the biggest one yet, states Cecilie Nielsen, Director of Special Projects at Marauder, the firm that runs Independent Venue Week in the US. Unsurprisingly, the pandemic and the dire situation it put all of our partner venues in, forced a fundamental reconfiguration of the event and Marauders commitment to these stages. The weekly calls we started hosting to help this national network grew and quickly led to the formation of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA). While were immensely proud of everything NIVA has achieved so far, including bipartisan support for the yet-to-be-passed Save Our Stages Act in Congress, we also know that these very public victories have changed nothing about the venues situation; theyre still not getting the help they so desperately need. So, we decided to, once again, leverage Independent Venue Week, raising approximately $17,000 dollars so far for the NIVA Emergency Relief Fund through a charitable auction. Were committed to continue these fundraising efforts for the rest of 2020 and, if need be, into next year as well.

A first for Independent Venue Week, #IVW20 featured a series of panels with professionals from all aspects of the live industry, such as Dave Brooks (Billboard), Lizzie Newton (SXSW) and Rob Price (School of Rock), among others, providing their insights on a variety of discussion points. Topics included what venues can do to build and diversify their audience, how live events are adapting to a virtual world, and the importance these stages have to the economy and community. A days worth of panels was dedicated to Get Schooled, which featured programming aimed towards students getting their start in the live music and events industry.

These panels, which can now be viewed on the Independent Venue Week YouTube channel, joined Independent Venue Weeks traditional programming curated by and in the venues themselves.

Over the course of the seven days, Independent Venue Week hosted an auction to raise money for the NIVA Emergency Relief Fund, providing much-needed assistance to independent venues and promoters. Among the pieces of music history graciously donated to support this effort to #SaveOurStages include an ESP guitar signed by multiple members of Lamb of God, a pair of seats from the original Merriweather Pavilion, the signed bass of Blue yster Cults Al Bochard, a cavalcade of signed and rare vinyl, and a pair of watercolor and acrylic originals from a member of The Kills and #IVW20 Artist Ambassador, Alison Mosshart. Through this first instance of what is planned to be a series of charitable auctions for the NIVA Emergency Relief Fund, approximately $17,000 dollars worth of aid was amassed over the course of #IVW20. Independent Venue Week will be holding another benefit auction before the end of 2020.

Independent Venue Week would also like to thank its partners at Eventbrite, Big Room, Ascend Insurance Brokerage, and School of Rock for helping to make #IVW20 a reality.

Second year of the week in the U.S. follows an incredibly successful sixth edition in the UK

Independent Venue Week proudly welcomes Eventbrite back as exclusive ticketing partner

Venues are still welcome to apply toparticipatein this yearsedition of Independent Venue Week

Fantastic Negrito started playing on the streets, and independent venues gave us our first shot. In a business that doesnt know what to do with artists that dont fit in a box, theyre on the front lines, bringing great live music to people everywhere. - Xavier Dphrepaulezz (Fantastic Negrito)

Its a first step, but Im a believer that venues should try to work together, as I think there are a lot of benefits to be had if we do. [...] IVW helps highlight that, although we are locally owned and operated, were not alone in this pursuit to bring great artists to our local communities.

Glenn Boothe, Marketing Director for Motorco (Durham, NC)

Returning for its second US edition July 8-14, 2019, Independent Venue Week, with Eventbrite as its exclusive ticketing partner, has announced that Fantastic Negrito will be joining as its official artist ambassador. Grammy Award winner Xavier Dphrepaulezz (Fantastic Negrito) emerged from Oaklands local music scene to a tremendously successful rise after winning NPRs Tiny Desk Concert in 2015. Following in the role after inaugural ambassador Chuck D of Public Enemy and Prophets of Rage, Xaviers wealth of experiences as a performer and patron of these venues is central to the community-building mission of Independent Venue Week.

Independent Venue Week is happy to welcome back Eventbrite, a tremendous supporter of independent music whose keen understanding of the need to highlight these critical local businesses makes them an ideal partner to bring this event to life.

As the technology that powers many of the independent venues across North America, were fired up to be partnering with Independent Venue Week for the second year. These venues and promoters work tirelessly day in and day out to bring great music artists to fans around the country and were proud to partner with an initiative that provides acknowledgment and support for this critical part of the live music industry, said Andrew Dreskin, president of Eventbrites music division.

Founded by Sybil Bell, Independent Venue Week launched in the UK in 2014.The event highlights and celebrates spaces across each territory with a venue-curated concert series and continued growth with every passing year. The UK version featured Novelist as its 2019 artist ambassador and will feature heavily in a documentary by RadioheadsPhilip Selwayon UK venues. Its just brilliant to see Independent Venue Week growing in the US and returning for a second year, Sybil says. Weve just wrapped up our sixth edition here in the UK and its been a magical week touring the country. We cant wait to get back out to the US and discover some equally magical venues and artists.

The American iteration is produced by music marketing firm Marauder. Marauders managing partner Rev. Moose says, These essential spaces are instrumental to both the local neighborhoods and global community of artists that tour our country. We are honored to have Fantastic Negrito, a strong advocate for both community and music, join as artist ambassador. Its a privilege to be working with him to bring new light to the many stages that deserve our support. Moose will be part of the SXSW panel, Indie Venues Band Together:Forming a Community, speaking with other Independent Venue Week supporters on the importance of these spaces in the local musical ecosystem.

Independent Venue Week is also proud to announce the first round of participating venues for its second year. Last years successful US debut, as featured inPollstarandBillboard, included 20 shows across 20 venues in 20 cities. In its second year on American soil, Independent Venue Week has already grown to 43 venues in 33 cities - and counting! Venues still interested in taking part can still register at the link below!

Submit Your Venue

US Independent Venue Week Participating Venues

191 Toole - Tucson, AZ

9:30 Club* - Washington, DC

Arlenes Grocery - New York, NY

Beachland Ballroom* - Cleveland, OH

The Broadberry - Richmond, VA

Cafe du Nord* - San Francisco, CA

The Caribou Room* - Nederland, CO

City Winery - New York, NY

City Winery - Chicago, IL

City Winery - Nashville, TN

City Winery - Atlanta, GA

City Winery - Boston, MA

City Winery - Washington, DC

Club Cafe - Pittsburgh, PA

The Crocodile* - Seattle, WA

Deep Ellum Art Co.* - Dallas, TX

Doug Fir Lounge* - Portland, OR

The Echo* - Los Angeles, CA

Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL

First Avenue* - Minneapolis, MN

HI-FI - Indianapolis, IN

High Dive - Gainesville, FL

Higher Ground - Burlington, VT

The Kent Stage - Kent, OH

Mercy Lounge* - Nashville, TN

The Middle East* - Boston, MA

Mohawk* - Austin, TX

Motorco* - Durham, NC

Mr. Smalls Theatre* - Pittsburgh, PA

Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA

Pianos* - New York, NY

The Pour House Music Hall - Raleigh, NC

The Rebel Lounge - Phoenix, AZ

The Red Herring Lounge - Duluth, MN

Reggies - Chicago, IL

The Rialto Theatre - Tucson, AZ

S.O.B.s - New York, NY

Schubas Tavern* - Chicago, IL

Swedish American Hall - San Francisco, CA

The Turf Club* - St. Paul, MN

The UC Theatre* - Berkeley, CA

Wave - Wichita, KS

World Cafe Live* - Philadelphia, PA

* - returning venue

Why Independent Venue Week?

Independent venues are the places that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future. Additionally, as the first multinational event pledged to the Keychange Initiative, which invests in emerging female talent whilst encouraging festivals to sign up to a 50:50 gender balance pledge by 2022, Independent Venue Week has joined the push for greater gender equality in the music industry.

The project has shown impressive growth since its 2014 beginnings in the UK. It works with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters, and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective. 71% of participating venues in the 2018 US launch stated that Independent Venue Week helped them gain publicityfor the venue or for their Independent Venue Week showthat they would not otherwise have obtained.

For more information, visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

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Announces Chuck D as honorary artist ambassador

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead (IVW UK Year One ambassador)

Independent Venue Weekhas revealed the final list of venues and shows participating in its debut US edition, whichfollows a half-decade of massive success in its native UK.The inaugural American edition of Independent Venue Weekruns July 9-15 in venues across the country.The event gives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. Independent Venue Week officially welcomesEventbriteandSongtrustas founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to helpsimplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Weeks debut US editionhas also announcedChuck Dsocial activist, author, and co-founder of legendary groupPublic Enemyand member ofProphets of Rageas its honorary artist ambassador. Chuck Ds role as ambassador is a natural fit given his lengthy historyof performing in independent venues throughout his career.Of Independent Venue Week coming to America, Chuck D says:

Ive spent a lot of time in independent venues around the world, onstage and as the fan in the crowd. No matter if youre a superstar or underground act, these places bring music to the people outside of the corporate lines. Lets celebrate them, not just this week but every day.

For this debut US edition, Independent Venue Week will include one show at oneparticipating venue per city. These venues have been handpicked to represent the diverse community of performers and spaces that Independent Venue Week supports. This limited number of venues echoes how the event was originally introduced to the UK. Artists playing Independent Venue Week shows include nationally revered artists includingDeafheaven,The Get Up Kids, andPhoebe Bridgers;manyshows will highlight local talentsuch asFalling Stars,Western Medication, andThe Night Screams.

Belowis the final list of venues and shows participating in Independent Venue Week:

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details are available viaIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Weeks founder,Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US now finalized, and what an amazing group of founding venues and artists are taking part. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen, and theyve done an incredible job in bringing such a diverse range of participants on board. It is definitely the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US. Having celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, its so exciting to think that we can do the same in the US from year two onwards with many more venues, artists and partners taking part. Independent Venue Week sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founderRev. Moosesays:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder ofTicketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Independent Venue Week:
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Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets
July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

Announces Chuck D as honorary artist ambassador

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead (IVW UK Year One ambassador)

Independent Venue Weekhas revealed the final list of venues and shows participating in its debut US edition, whichfollows a half-decade of massive success in its native UK.The inaugural American edition of Independent Venue Weekruns July 9-15 in venues across the country.The event gives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. Independent Venue Week officially welcomesEventbriteandSongtrustas founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to helpsimplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Weeks debut US editionhas also announcedChuck Dsocial activist, author, and co-founder of legendary groupPublic Enemyand member ofProphets of Rageas its honorary artist ambassador. Chuck Ds role as ambassador is a natural fit given his lengthy historyof performing in independent venues throughout his career.Of Independent Venue Week coming to America, Chuck D says:

Ive spent a lot of time in independent venues around the world, onstage and as the fan in the crowd. No matter if youre a superstar or underground act, these places bring music to the people outside of the corporate lines. Lets celebrate them, not just this week but every day.

For this debut US edition, Independent Venue Week will include one show at oneparticipating venue per city. These venues have been handpicked to represent the diverse community of performers and spaces that Independent Venue Week supports. This limited number of venues echoes how the event was originally introduced to the UK. Artists playing Independent Venue Week shows include nationally revered artists includingDeafheaven,The Get Up Kids, andPhoebe Bridgers;manyshows will highlight local talentsuch asFalling Stars,Western Medication, andThe Night Screams.

Belowis the final list of venues and shows participating in Independent Venue Week:

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details are available viaIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Weeks founder,Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US now finalized, and what an amazing group of founding venues and artists are taking part. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen, and theyve done an incredible job in bringing such a diverse range of participants on board. It is definitely the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US. Having celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, its so exciting to think that we can do the same in the US from year two onwards with many more venues, artists and partners taking part. Independent Venue Week sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founderRev. Moosesays:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder ofTicketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Independent Venue Week:
Website|Facebook|Twitter|Instagram| #IVW18

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Independent Venue Week:
Website|Facebook|Twitter|Instagram| #IVW18

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Independent Venue Week:
Website|Facebook|Twitter|Instagram| #IVW18

Announces Chuck D as honorary artist ambassador

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead (IVW UK Year One ambassador)

Independent Venue Weekhas revealed the final list of venues and shows participating in its debut US edition, whichfollows a half-decade of massive success in its native UK.The inaugural American edition of Independent Venue Weekruns July 9-15 in venues across the country.The event gives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. Independent Venue Week officially welcomesEventbriteandSongtrustas founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to helpsimplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Weeks debut US editionhas also announcedChuck Dsocial activist, author, and co-founder of legendary groupPublic Enemyand member ofProphets of Rageas its honorary artist ambassador. Chuck Ds role as ambassador is a natural fit given his lengthy historyof performing in independent venues throughout his career.Of Independent Venue Week coming to America, Chuck D says:

Ive spent a lot of time in independent venues around the world, onstage and as the fan in the crowd. No matter if youre a superstar or underground act, these places bring music to the people outside of the corporate lines. Lets celebrate them, not just this week but every day.

For this debut US edition, Independent Venue Week will include one show at oneparticipating venue per city. These venues have been handpicked to represent the diverse community of performers and spaces that Independent Venue Week supports. This limited number of venues echoes how the event was originally introduced to the UK. Artists playing Independent Venue Week shows include nationally revered artists includingDeafheaven,The Get Up Kids, andPhoebe Bridgers;manyshows will highlight local talentsuch asFalling Stars,Western Medication, andThe Night Screams.

Belowis the final list of venues and shows participating in Independent Venue Week:

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details are available viaIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Weeks founder,Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US now finalized, and what an amazing group of founding venues and artists are taking part. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen, and theyve done an incredible job in bringing such a diverse range of participants on board. It is definitely the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US. Having celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, its so exciting to think that we can do the same in the US from year two onwards with many more venues, artists and partners taking part. Independent Venue Week sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founderRev. Moosesays:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder ofTicketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Announces Chuck D as honorary artist ambassador

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead (IVW UK Year One ambassador)

Independent Venue Weekhas revealed the final list of venues and shows participating in its debut US edition, whichfollows a half-decade of massive success in its native UK.The inaugural American edition of Independent Venue Weekruns July 9-15 in venues across the country.The event gives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. Independent Venue Week officially welcomesEventbriteandSongtrustas founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to helpsimplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Weeks debut US editionhas also announcedChuck Dsocial activist, author, and co-founder of legendary groupPublic Enemyand member ofProphets of Rageas its honorary artist ambassador. Chuck Ds role as ambassador is a natural fit given his lengthy historyof performing in independent venues throughout his career.Of Independent Venue Week coming to America, Chuck D says:

Ive spent a lot of time in independent venues around the world, onstage and as the fan in the crowd. No matter if youre a superstar or underground act, these places bring music to the people outside of the corporate lines. Lets celebrate them, not just this week but every day.

For this debut US edition, Independent Venue Week will include one show at oneparticipating venue per city. These venues have been handpicked to represent the diverse community of performers and spaces that Independent Venue Week supports. This limited number of venues echoes how the event was originally introduced to the UK. Artists playing Independent Venue Week shows include nationally revered artists includingDeafheaven,The Get Up Kids, andPhoebe Bridgers;manyshows will highlight local talentsuch asFalling Stars,Western Medication, andThe Night Screams.

Belowis the final list of venues and shows participating in Independent Venue Week:

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details are available viaIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Weeks founder,Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US now finalized, and what an amazing group of founding venues and artists are taking part. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen, and theyve done an incredible job in bringing such a diverse range of participants on board. It is definitely the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US. Having celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, its so exciting to think that we can do the same in the US from year two onwards with many more venues, artists and partners taking part. Independent Venue Week sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founderRev. Moosesays:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder ofTicketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Announces Chuck D as honorary artist ambassador

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead (IVW UK Year One ambassador)

Independent Venue Weekhas revealed the final list of venues and shows participating in its debut US edition, whichfollows a half-decade of massive success in its native UK.The inaugural American edition of Independent Venue Weekruns July 9-15 in venues across the country.The event gives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. Independent Venue Week officially welcomesEventbriteandSongtrustas founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to helpsimplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Weeks debut US editionhas also announcedChuck Dsocial activist, author, and co-founder of legendary groupPublic Enemyand member ofProphets of Rageas its honorary artist ambassador. Chuck Ds role as ambassador is a natural fit given his lengthy historyof performing in independent venues throughout his career.Of Independent Venue Week coming to America, Chuck D says:

Ive spent a lot of time in independent venues around the world, onstage and as the fan in the crowd. No matter if youre a superstar or underground act, these places bring music to the people outside of the corporate lines. Lets celebrate them, not just this week but every day.

For this debut US edition, Independent Venue Week will include one show at oneparticipating venue per city. These venues have been handpicked to represent the diverse community of performers and spaces that Independent Venue Week supports. This limited number of venues echoes how the event was originally introduced to the UK. Artists playing Independent Venue Week shows include nationally revered artists includingDeafheaven,The Get Up Kids, andPhoebe Bridgers;manyshows will highlight local talentsuch asFalling Stars,Western Medication, andThe Night Screams.

Belowis the final list of venues and shows participating in Independent Venue Week:

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details are available viaIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Weeks founder,Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US now finalized, and what an amazing group of founding venues and artists are taking part. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen, and theyve done an incredible job in bringing such a diverse range of participants on board. It is definitely the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US. Having celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, its so exciting to think that we can do the same in the US from year two onwards with many more venues, artists and partners taking part. Independent Venue Week sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founderRev. Moosesays:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder ofTicketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

Announces Chuck D as honorary artist ambassador

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead (IVW UK Year One ambassador)

Independent Venue Weekhas revealed the final list of venues and shows participating in its debut US edition, whichfollows a half-decade of massive success in its native UK.The inaugural American edition of Independent Venue Weekruns July 9-15 in venues across the country.The event gives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. Independent Venue Week officially welcomesEventbriteandSongtrustas founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to helpsimplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Weeks debut US editionhas also announcedChuck Dsocial activist, author, and co-founder of legendary groupPublic Enemyand member ofProphets of Rageas its honorary artist ambassador. Chuck Ds role as ambassador is a natural fit given his lengthy historyof performing in independent venues throughout his career.Of Independent Venue Week coming to America, Chuck D says:

Ive spent a lot of time in independent venues around the world, onstage and as the fan in the crowd. No matter if youre a superstar or underground act, these places bring music to the people outside of the corporate lines. Lets celebrate them, not just this week but every day.

For this debut US edition, Independent Venue Week will include one show at oneparticipating venue per city. These venues have been handpicked to represent the diverse community of performers and spaces that Independent Venue Week supports. This limited number of venues echoes how the event was originally introduced to the UK. Artists playing Independent Venue Week shows include nationally revered artists includingDeafheaven,The Get Up Kids, andPhoebe Bridgers;manyshows will highlight local talentsuch asFalling Stars,Western Medication, andThe Night Screams.

Belowis the final list of venues and shows participating in Independent Venue Week:

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets

July 11: Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge (Jeremy Enigk) -Tickets

July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details are available viaIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Weeks founder,Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US now finalized, and what an amazing group of founding venues and artists are taking part. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen, and theyve done an incredible job in bringing such a diverse range of participants on board. It is definitely the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US. Having celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, its so exciting to think that we can do the same in the US from year two onwards with many more venues, artists and partners taking part. Independent Venue Week sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founderRev. Moosesays:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder ofTicketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead (IVW UK Year One ambassador)

Independent Venue Weekhas revealed the final list of venues and shows participating in its debut US edition, whichfollows a half-decade of massive success in its native UK.The inaugural American edition of Independent Venue Weekruns July 9-15 in venues across the country.The event gives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. Independent Venue Week officially welcomesEventbriteandSongtrustas founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to helpsimplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Weeks debut US editionhas also announcedChuck Dsocial activist, author, and co-founder of legendary groupPublic Enemyand member ofProphets of Rageas its honorary artist ambassador. Chuck Ds role as ambassador is a natural fit given his lengthy historyof performing in independent venues throughout his career.Of Independent Venue Week coming to America, Chuck D says:

Ive spent a lot of time in independent venues around the world, onstage and as the fan in the crowd. No matter if youre a superstar or underground act, these places bring music to the people outside of the corporate lines. Lets celebrate them, not just this week but every day.

For this debut US edition, Independent Venue Week will include one show at oneparticipating venue per city. These venues have been handpicked to represent the diverse community of performers and spaces that Independent Venue Week supports. This limited number of venues echoes how the event was originally introduced to the UK. Artists playing Independent Venue Week shows include nationally revered artists includingDeafheaven,The Get Up Kids, andPhoebe Bridgers;manyshows will highlight local talentsuch asFalling Stars,Western Medication, andThe Night Screams.

Belowis the final list of venues and shows participating in Independent Venue Week:

Date: City - Venue (Artist)
July 9: Minneapolis, MN - 7th StEntry/First Avenue (Cut Worms) -Tickets
July 9: Boston, MA - The Middle East (Zonez, Blueberry Syrup, Mokamazo) -Tickets
July 10: Berkeley, CA - The UC Theatre (Neurosis) -Tickets
July 10: Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (Bombino) -Tickets
July 11: Dallas, TX - Deep Ellum Art Co. (Lev) -Tickets
July 11: Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (Liily) -Tickets
July 12: Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom (Falling Stars) -Tickets
July 12: New York, NY - Pianos (Night Screams, Grim Streaker, Dead Stars, more) -Tickets
July 12: Seattle, WA - The Crocodile (Phoebe Bridgers) -Tickets
July 13: Chicago, IL - Schubas (TV Girl) -Tickets
July 13: Jersey City, NJ - White Eagle Hall (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets
July 13: Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge/The High Watt (Western Medication) -Tickets
July 13: Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls (The Lone Bellow) -Tickets
July 14: Austin, TX - Mohawk (Deafheaven) -Tickets
July 14: Nederland, CO - Caribou Room (Flow Tribe) -Tickets
July 14: San Francisco, CA - Cafe du Nord (Brigid Mae Power) -Tickets
July 15: Durham, NC - Motorco (River Whyless) -Tickets
July 15: St. Paul, MN - The Turf Club/First Avenue (Unsane) -Tickets
July 15: Washington, DC -9:30Club (The Get Up Kids) -Tickets

Full show details are available viaIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Weeks founder,Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US now finalized, and what an amazing group of founding venues and artists are taking part. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen, and theyve done an incredible job in bringing such a diverse range of participants on board. It is definitely the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US. Having celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, its so exciting to think that we can do the same in the US from year two onwards with many more venues, artists and partners taking part. Independent Venue Week sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founderRev. Moosesays:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder ofTicketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US fromJuly 915, 2018to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Independent Venue Week:
Website|Facebook|Twitter|Instagram| #IVW18

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event
runs nationwide July 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Austin, TX -Hotel Vegas- Show details to be announced
Boston, MA -The Middle East- Show details to be announced
Chicago, IL -Schubas Tavern- Show details to be announced
Cleveland, OH -Beachland Ballroomand Tavern- Show details to be announced
Dallas, TX -Deep Ellum Art Co- July 11, LEV -Tickets
Durham, NC -Motorco Music Hall-Show details to be announced
Los Angeles, CA -The Echo- Show details to be announced
Minneapolis, MN -First Avenue- Show details to be announced
Nashville, TN -Mercy Lounge/The High Watt- Friday, July 13, Western Medication -Tickets

Nederland, CO -Caribou Room- Saturday, July 14, Flow Tribe -Tickets
New York, NY -Pianos- Thursday, July 12, Lineup to be announced
Philadelphia, PA -World Cafe Live- Tuesday, July 10, Bombino -Tickets
Pittsburgh, PA -Mr. SmallsTheatre- Friday, July 13, The Lone Bellow -Tickets
Seattle, WA -The Crocodile- Thursday, July, 12,Tickets
Washington, DC -9:30 Club- Sunday, July 15, The Get Up Kids -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Max Freedman |212-993-1569 |max@maraudergroup.com
Billy Cook |212-993-1569 |billy@maraudergroup.com

Independent Venue Week:
Website|Facebook|Twitter|Instagram| #IVW18

Debut American edition of highly successful UK event

runs nationwideJuly 9-15, 2018

Read the story on Billboard

Supporting independent music venues is a cool thing to do, so its very exciting that a whole week [is] dedicated to doing just that...The long and short of it, then, is that you get to go to a bunch of good shows and feel warm and fuzzy for supporting a worthy cause.Noisey

The IVW initiative is essentially uniting the small dark rooms above, below and behind pubs that we all did a lot of growing up in. Theyre the places where most musicians have their first gig, learn how to work a crowd, and earn your undying love and respect as they climb the ladder of success.i-D

Independent Venues are all crucial for the musical development of the UK because they provide local artists with places to hone their show skills and a window to other musical worlds when a tour hits town...Colin Greenwood ofRadiohead

Independent Venue Week US has announced its first confirmed venues and shows across the country partaking in its upcoming debut edition. Following a half-decade of massive success in its home region of the UK, Independent Venue Week will make its US debut July 9-15 in venues across the country. The American version will launch with a limited number of venues, echoing how the event was originally introduced to the UK. An alphabetically ordered list of founding cities, venues, dates, and performers is below, with more to be announced.

Austin, TX -Hotel Vegas- Show details to be announced
Boston, MA -The Middle East- Show details to be announced
Chicago, IL -Schubas Tavern- Show details to be announced
Cleveland, OH -Beachland Ballroomand Tavern- Show details to be announced
Dallas, TX -Deep Ellum Art Co-July 11, LEV
Durham, NC -Motorco Music Hall-Show details to be announced
Los Angeles, CA -The Echo- Show details to be announced
Minneapolis, MN -First Avenue- Show details to be announced
Nashville, TN -Mercy Lounge/The High Watt-Friday, July 13, Western Medication -Tickets
New York, NY -Pianos-Thursday, July 12, Lineup to be announced
Philadelphia, PA -World Cafe Live-Show details to be announced
Pittsburgh, PA -Mr. SmallsTheatre-Friday, July 13, The Lone Bellow -Tickets
Seattle, WA -The Crocodile- Show details to be announced
Washington, DC -9:30Club-Sunday, July 15, The Get Up Kids -Tickets

Full show details including ticket links to be updated atIndependent Venue Weekswebsite.

Independent Venue Week officially welcomes Eventbrite and Songtrust as founding year partners for the US launch. Eventbrite partners with over 2,000 of the top independent promoters, venues and festivals across North America, and along with bringing leading technology to the live music space, the company demonstrates a fierce commitment to the independent live music community both in the US and abroad. Songtrust provides a technology platform for music publishing and royalty collection services to help songwriters, artists, managers, labels and publishers simplify music rights management.

Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which this year sawBBC Musicmake official their supportas its broadcasting partner,took place in late January and early February; Independent Venue Week US was announced concurrently.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Its so exciting to see the first edition of Independent Venue Week in the US come together. Weve been talking with the brilliant team at Marauder for a few years about making this happen. The list of founding venues announced so far is so strong. It feels like this is the perfect foundation to celebrate these spaces all across the US, with more amazing venues to be announced. As we celebrated our 5th birthday in the UK this year with a ten-fold increase in participating venues from year one, we hope we can expand in the US in the same way. It sets the scene to make this a true celebration of venues globally over the coming years.

Marauder is producing and promoting the American event from scratch. Managing partner/Co-founder Rev. Moose says:

We are humbled to have such outstanding venues as part of the inaugural American event. The owners and operators of these independently owned venues face daily challenges unique to their spaces. We look at the American launch of Independent Venue Week as a chance to celebrate these people that are the cornerstones of their individual communities. The success of the UK event is a glowing model that shows the potential of what can be done on American soil. This upcoming week of special events is a great way to refocus peoples attention on the rooms that build musical careers.

Andrew Dreskin, President of Eventbrites music division and Co-Founder of Ticketfly, on partnering with the US Edition:

As a trusted partner to a tight knit community of 2,000 of the top independent music venues and promoters across North America, Eventbrite could not be a more perfect partner for Independent Venue Week. Were excited to get behind an initiative that will drive more people to go out and see great live music, and to support their local venues and promoters.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US fromJuly 915, 2018to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones their craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts, and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.

Record Store Day, but for venues: the highly successful UK eventIndependent Venue Weekis making its US debut this summer, July 9-15 across the country.Independent Venue Week, which debuted in the UK in 2014withColin Greenwood of Radioheadas its ambassador, is a celebration of, a display of gratitude for, and a series of shows inindependently-owned and -run music venues. Itgives a nod to the people that own, run, and work in them day in, day out to bring the very best new live talent to eager audiences. The fifth UK Independent Venue Week, which boasts the helping hand ofBBC Musicas its broadcasting partner,is currently underway, running through this weekend. Itsambassadors includeAdrian Utley of Portishead, Nadine Shah,Jamie Cullum,esteemed UK concertgoerBig Jeff Johns,andDarryl DMC McDaniels.

Independent Venue Weeks founder, Sybil Bell, says of the US debut:

Having run Independent Venue Week in the UK for 5 amazing years, we felt ready to explore an international territory. Weve been speaking to the industry and partners across the US for around threeyears, and now finally feels like the right time to bring this celebration to the America.

Bands still need to play and tour small venues here in order to get a foothold. They need to learn their craft before playing bigger shows in bigger venues. The industry still needs artists to start small and build up as they get better. And those working behind the scene also need to start small. Local communities tooneed somewhere on their doorstepsthat knows how to put live music on.

With five years under our belts in the UK, weve learned a lot about what the venues gain from the project and what matters to them. Speaking to the industry for the past few years, we believe that these same things matter in the US, so were beyond excited to bring IVW overseas, and for the industry and public to celebrate the vital work the venues do.

The US cities hosting Independent Venue Week shows will be announced soon, andthe details of the showsvenues, artists, and the likewill be revealed in May.

About Independent Venue Week

Independent Venue Week is launching in the US from July 915, 2018 to unitevenues, rising and established artists, promoters, labels, media, and tastemakers across a nationwideseries of gigs. This is a unique live music project that, although it runs across the wholeUnited States, hasa completely local feeltheres nothing else like it.

These are the venues that continue to give artists the early experience of playing live in front of an audience. For fans, these are the venues are somewhere to get up close to artists that, one day, may well be playing stadiums. And for the working industry, these are the venues where new talent gets discovered and behind-the-scenes careers are fostered. Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene, and Independent Venue Week annually recognizes all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.

The project has shown impressive growth in its first five iterations hosted in the UK. Itworks with lots of venues not just in major markets but, just as importantly, venues in secondary and tertiary locations. Artists at all levels support the project, as independent venues are where any credible performer hones her craft. Performing artists dont need an active release to be involved with Independent Venue Week; most are just happy to give back to the spaces that gave them a start.

Independent Venue Week is a platform providing considerable exposure to venues across the country. Participating venues in the UK have said that not only do they love the extra foot traffic, new contacts and the chance to build relationships with new partners including agents, labels, artists, promoters and media, but that for this week they feel part of a collective rather than just operating in isolation.

Extensiveprevious press coverage of the UK event can be foundherewith an explanation of the statistics. In addition, Steve Lamacqs BBC 6 Music Tour can be found on theBBCs website.

For more information,visit Independent Venue Weekswebsite.