In conversation with Beverley Whitrick – Episode 5, The Last Safe Space

The 5th podcast from the Music Venue Trust. 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: In this special edition of The Last Safe Space, Toni sits down with Music Venue Trust’s Chief Operating Officer, Beverley Whitrick, for an inside look at the work that keeps grassroots music venues alive. From the very first Grassroots Networking Day and partnerships with cultural institutions like the V&A and Southbank Centre, to ten years of Venues Day, Beverley shares how the conversation has shifted from survival to recognition, and why grassroots venues are finally being seen as the cultural powerhouses they’ve always been. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 17/09/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: https://save-our-venues.backstreetmerch.com/collections/membership Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com