Tom Walker live at Papillon, Southampton. Credit: Press/supplied/Papillon

After the UK lost one venue per fortnight in 2024, the people behind new venues in London, Manchester, Portsmouth and Southampton tell NME why they’re invigorated to battle through the grassroots emergency as the country celebrates Independent Venue Week

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