Sybil Bell

Listen to this 13 year old who went to her city's council meeting.

She had some things she needed to get off her chest

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

Photo Phil Noble www.philnoblephoto.co.uk Great article about him here www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor looking rightly shell-shocked after being released in bail, in the back of a car

Sweating yet? #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #PrinceAndrew #sexualassualt #sexualabuse #Idon'tsweat #sweatingnow

It was a treat and a pleasure to chat with Mark Sutherland at The Money Trench last week. It was great to discuss industry issues and talk about @ivwuk.bsky.social, a little about @ivcuk.bsky.social and the independent live sector.

You can listen back here podcastaddict.com/episode/http... xx

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

Steve Lamacq, Huw Stevens at Strings for IVW

I have continued to call my amazing mum, every day since and I'm incredibly grateful for her love and support.

#livemusic #livemusicvenue #livemusic #musicvenues #musicvenue
#IndependentVenueWeek #arts #culture #creativity #community

On a more personal note, today would have been my late dads 92'nd birthday, we lost him nearly 25 years ago. I rung him every day from the moment he was diagnosed with #prostatecancer for the 5 years before he passed.

Let's also not forget that what happens this week, happens every week in #independentvenues so please do take a look at the website, get together with some mates, buy some tickets and go and support a local business, supporting artists bringing arts and culture in real life to your community

Our community, including our own team, has worked tirelessly to make this week happen and we're incredibly grateful and proud.

This week is a much needed positive and celebratory moment in the music calendar, something we don't see enough of, and we're proud to shine a spotlight on the people and places who make this community such a rich, vital force in the live music ecosystem.

Huge thanks to the brilliant teams at @bbc6music @beavertownbeer @bbcintroducing @creativescots @ppl_uk for their ongoing support of our work. I hope more #musicindustry organisations will come on board next year.

After nearly a year of planning, #IVW26 is finally here. This is the 2nd biggest ever @ivw_uk - topped only by our 10th anniversary.

236 venues across the UK coming together for the 13th consecutive edition, putting on amazing shows with brilliant artists playing to culturally hungry audiences.

Beyond excited. Our 2nd biggest IVW ever. On a ferry heading to the Isle of Wight ready for the @bbc6.bsky.social OB tomorrow at Strings in Newport with Coach Party & Kate Peache. Check out the website, get together with some mates & go and have a great night supporting live music and venues #IVW26

Check out the latest brilliant coverage on #IVW26 from The Line Of Best Fit, The London Evening Standard, BBC Hampshire and the Londonist on why events like #IVW26 are so important in order to keep the music-community spirit alive 🙌 Only 4 more sleeps to go until #IVW26 kicks off 🎉

There's still time to join us for our super special event on Fri 30th Jan at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff. As part of #IVW26, Lord Brennan will be discussing the Fan-Led Live Music Review with a Q and A to chat about the findings. Have your say & help build the Music Fans' Charter. Apply in bio 💛

Are you interested in joining us for a super special event on Fri 30th Jan? As part of #IVW26, Lord Brennan is holding an event at Clwb Ifor Bach from 11am - 1pm. Apply in the link in our bio for the chance to take part 💛

Hampstead Heath, sunrise behind a tree in the distance

Honestly one of the more traumatizing parts of being the victim of a tragedy is the constant question of why you put yourself in a position to be a victim of the tragedy in the first place. Everyone loves to blame the victim for being victimized. Makes them feel like they can control it.

Violence against women and girls is a "national emergency", the home secretary has said, as she announced plans to set up specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams in every police force in England and Wales by 2029

Feels timely to repost this #AI message we sent almost a month ago. In our live music ecosystem, no computer or algorithm can come close to recreating the magic of a one-off, truly unique experience in an independent venue. Gigs with authentic artists are about #actualintelligence

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Post replying to a post by Elon Musk lying "X is now more truthful that Twitter ever was..."

There should be a daily campaign over there for a #MassX-IT on 31st Dec. I left some time ago but somone still on there could do it.

Then all join @bsky.app on 1st Jan. New Year, new start.

Every day, should include a screenshot of a post showing clearly why its such a cesspit.

I saw #Brògeal at @thecrescentyork.bsky.social for last years @ivwuk.bsky.social & they really brought the party, it was a brilliant night. So chuffed they've joined the IVW family as #Ambassadors for #Scotland.

Excited to have #EveGoodman as our Ambassador for #Wales. A stunning performer #IVW26

#musicindustry #talentpipeline #foorinthedoor #musiccareers #IVW26

Beautiful landscape shot of water surrounded by trees and hills with me, swimming solo, in the middle of the Tarn.

Tarn #WildSwimming #LakeDistrict

Stunning view from a hill top overlooking the Lake District early morning

And breathe......#LakeDistrict

Radiohead in the round at the O2. Warm red lighting on the stage with a view of some of the crowd.

Absolutely magnificent @radiohead.bsky.social last night at The O2. Beyond special.

If you're looking for another way to divest from Amazon and instead support your local community, hi, nice to meet you 👋

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Weak men. Strong women.