Jamming Station’s Do-or-Die Appeal | Music News

Jamming Station in Totnes is on the brink—launching a $50K “do-or-die” campaign to fund fire safety, sound systems, and soundproofing, with higher goals aiming for a full youth venue complete with sensory spaces and a job-training cafe. Born in 2012 when local parents realized kids had nowhere to play music, it’s now a vital lifeline for teens seeking community, creativity, and life skills through music. But across the UK, grassroots venues are vanishing—30 closed permanently and nearly 50 stopped hosting gigs between July 2024 and 2025—with thin margins and collapsing touring circuits threatening thousands of jobs. Still, hope persists: artists and venues are backing ticket levies to reinvest in these spaces, while community efforts like Jamming Station’s aim to keep live music alive for future generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9529f3723d9f5721