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A post shared by Music Venue Trust (@musicvenuetrust)Today (October 4), the MVT also announced the first acquisition under its public ownership scheme.The #OwnOurVenues initiative was first announced in May, following the news that legendary gig spaces like North London’s Nambucca and Sheffield’s Leadmill were closing their doors or under threat, respectively.Having been backed by Ed Sheeran, the scheme aims to secure the long-term futures of such venues by directly tackling the issue of ownership.Earlier this month, it was reported that the UK is set to lose 10 per cent of its grassroots music venues in 2023.Last month, The Music Venue Trust have revealed to NME that 67 venues have closed so far this year, with 90 currently working with MVT’s Emergency Response. Roughly half of those are likely to close in 2023 – giving a total of around 100 grassroots music being lost from the UK in 2023; that’s 10 per cent of the number of independent gig spaces in the country.Speaking to NME about the MVT’s warning from earlier this year, that the entire live music industry was headed “over a cliff edge” without government action or without eight of the UK’s new large arenas to “contribute to the security of the wider music ecosystem by investing a percentage of every ticket they sell into the grassroots music ecosystem”, Davyd said: “There are more big concerts going on and people are paying more money for tickets than they ever have.”He continued: “This is the best year for live music in the UK in terms of gross receipts that there’s ever going to be.

Former One Direction star Liam Payne could face a driving ban after admitting a speeding offence.The singer, 30, was reportedly travelling at 43mph in a 30mph zone on the A40 Westway flyover in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, in a Ford Ranger pick-up truck on February 24. A Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court spokesman said the 30 year-old pleaded guilty to the offence and the court is considering whether to impose a driving ban ahead of his sentencing on October 9.The Evening Standard newspaper reported that Liam wrote to the court to apologise, saying: “I did not realise the speed limit and apologise for speeding.” The newspaper printed a further part of his letter that appeared to reference a request for his financial status, which said: “I am self employed and cannot provide the information at this stage.

Liam Payne is officially back in action after spending some time in the hospital last month!

Liam Payne is out of the hospital!

One Direction superstar Liam Payne was well enough to attend Paris Fashion Week with his girlfriend Kate Cassidy, following a prolonged stint in hospital. Snapped outside caviar specialists Caviar Kaspia for the Frame dinner party, the pair looked chic in their chosen wardrobes; Liam in a patterned red overshirt with denim jeans and white boots; Kate opting for a low-cut all-black outfit with shades.The 30 year old's severe health struggles have been in the news since August, with a distraught Liam forced to cancel his tour of South America due to a kidney infection. "It’s with a heavy heart I have to tell you that we have no other choice but to postpone my upcoming tour of South America," he announced in a video at the time.

Adam Thomas became teary-eyed on Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday after the judges criticised his performance on the BBC One show.The ex-Emmerdale star, 35, performed a Tango to The Killers' Somebody Told Me with partner Luba Mushtuk during the second live show of the series. While the judges praised his acting skills and the 'character' he portrayed on the dance floor, they criticised his footwork and technique.

A drug dealer known as 'Big Red Devil' has been ordered to pay back almost £500,000 of his ill-gotten gains. Wayne Christopher Marcus, 56, was slapped with the bill under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Emiliano De Pablos European production-distribution giant Studiocanal is teaming with Spain’s Mr. Fields and Friends and Bambú, both led by producer Ramón Campos, on dramatic comedy “Rondallas,” written-directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo (“BlueDarkAlmostBlack,” “Cousinhood,” “Seventeen”).

Drug dealers acting on the orders of a crime gang were caught with snap bags of cocaine hidden in a sock as cops targeted a city centre 'hotspot'. Haziz Muka, 23, and Elidon Jukaj, 24, were spotted by police in a car in Manchester city centre.

New Order have announced a one-off show in Los Angeles, with Blossoms to support.The band will be performing at the 6,000-capacity YouTube Theater in the city on November 15, which is a warm-up show ahead of the band’s appearance at Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach on November 18. New Order are co-headlining the festival alongside Tears For Fears.The gig has been billed as part of the Darker Waves Sideshow series, with X, Drab Majesty and Provoker, OMD and Echo and the Bunnymen all playing headline gigs in California in the week leading up to the festival.Tickets for New Order’s show with Blossoms go on sale on Friday (September 29) – you can buy yours here.A post shared by New Order (@neworderofficial)Earlier this month, the band announced reissued editions of their classic compilation album ‘Substance 1987’.Originally released via the legendary Factory Records, the record featured all of the Manchester band’s singles up to that point in their 12″ forms, as well as many of their respective B-sides.‘Substance 1987’ also contained newly-recorded versions of the songs ‘Temptation’ and Confusion’.

Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy has provided a health update after the One Direction star was rushed to hospital.The singer, 30 had an emergency visit to hospital during a romantic getaway in Lake Como, Italy with his girlfriend after suffering agonising kidney pain. Last month he was forced to cancel his South American tour due to a "serious kidney infection" which also saw him in hospital. Now as Liam recovers, Kate, 24 has provided fans with an update during a shopping trip to Chelsea, London on Monday.

Molly-Mae Hague has shared a three-word statement to her fiance Tommy Fury as she continues to support him amid training for his upcoming fight. The upcoming bout, at a sold-out Manchester's AO Arena on October 14, will see the Manchester boxer take on YouTuber KSI.

With Alexander Payne‘s latest “The Holdovers” making the festival rounds before it hits theaters in October, fans of the director wonder what he’ll start work on next. Will it be the long-gestating sequel to his 1999 film “Election,” titled “Tracy Flick Can’t Win“? Payne’s short answer about that project: don’t hold your breath.

Love Island's Mitchel Taylor and Abi Moores have sparked rumours that they are back together after cosy red carpet snaps and posting a TikTok together.The pair spent a short time together in the villa, but they went their separate ways on bad terms before they left. Mitch moved on with Ella Barnes, 24, while Abi tried to get to know Scott Van Der Sluis, but that didn't work out.

Liam Payne is reportedly back at home in the UK after being rushed to hospital with agonising pain on a trip to Italy with his girlfriend.The One Direction star, 30, was was underdoing urgent tests just weeks after being forced to cancel his South American tour because of a "serious kidney infection". Offering an update on his condition on TikTok, American influencer Kate Cassidy said, " "He is doing so much better.

Spotify has launched a new tool, which allows artists to pay to have their music promoted on the site’s homepage.The new marketing feature – named Showcase – was announced last week (September 13), when Spotify shared a blog post confirming it will be offering artists a new way to target potential listeners.The feature works by allowing the artist to select a song, an EP or an entire album to appear as a mobile banner on the site’s homepage, and cater the promotion to a specific demographic of listeners.Musicians will then be able to select a headline for the Showcase banner – to declare whether it is a new release, if they’re currently on tour, if the song is a deep cut or currently gathering a lot of streams – and the final Showcase recommendation will appear as a banner at the top of the home screen.The streaming giant has also claimed that the users who see a Showcase banner are six times more likely to listen, and that users will be able to develop multiple campaigns for the same release.“Artists and their teams want even more flexibility when it comes to surfacing the right music to the right fans at the right time,” read the blog post. “Whether that’s reaching new listeners with a trending song, engaging super listeners with an anniversary album, or targeting previously active listeners with a reminder of your tour.”Showcase also allows artists to separate their audience into different categories and cater their campaigns to reach each type of listener accordingly.

A woman who conned her family in a £35,000 bogus Hollywood actress fraud has been told to pay back the cash. Ann Dunlop, 68, claimed a woman she knew was being lined up for million pound contracts.

Lise Pedersen LYON, France — Four-time Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarón and “Time Bandits” helmer Terry Gilliam will join a star director-studded lineup at this year’s Lumière Film Festival including Wes Anderson, Alexander Payne and Wim Wenders. Cuarón (“Roma,” “Gravity”) is returning to Lyon – where he was a guest of honor in 2018 – to present a selection of films by Swiss filmmaker Alain Tanner (“Charles Dead or Alive,” “The Salamander,” “Jonah Who Will Be 25 in the Year 2000”).

Liam Payne sent fans around the world into a panic last week when he was rushed to hospital during an anniversary trip with his girlfriend. The One Direction star suffered agonising pain during his visit to Lake Como, Italy, with Kate Cassidy, 24, and was admitted to hospital – where he was expected to remain for several days – to undergo urgent tests. As his loyal following wished him a speedy recovery, his ex Cheryl Tweedy, who is mum to his six-year-old son Bear, has been left “upset” upon learning of his latest health issues.

Liam Payne has reportedly been on a "downward spira"’ after struggling to cope with life after One Direction, according to a concerned pal. The 30 year old singer was said to have been rushed to hospital with severe kidney pain earlier this week after becoming unwell on a trip to Lake Como in Italy with girlfriend Kate Cassidy to celebrate their one year anniversary. And just last month Liam was forced to pull out of his upcoming tour of South America due to a “serious kidney infection” which also left him needing medical treatment.