Ethics Start With You with Dr Jim Walsh – Episode 24, The Last Safe Space

The Last Safe Space a straight-talking, data-driven podcast from Music Venue Trust. Each episode breaks down the biggest news affecting the UK’s grassroots music venues – from government policy to local wins, campaigns, crisis cases, and how you can take action to support live music. In this episode, Toni speaks to Jim Walsh, CEO of Conway Hall Ethical Society and author of Ethics Starts With You, about the role of ethics in grassroots music venues. Together they explore the Ethical Venues project, the power and risk of publicly stating values, and how venues can create spaces that are both principled and welcoming. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 05/03/2026 Join the Supporters Circle: https://save-our-venues.backstreetmerch.com/collections/membership Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com