In Conversation with the Venue Support Team for England – Episode 8, 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 with Lloyd and Jay about the latest trends, challenges, and breakthroughs shaping grassroots venues across England – from rising costs to local government support and policy innovation. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 16/10/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: https://save-our-venues.backstreetmerch.com/collections/membership Learn more about our work: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com