The Last Safe Space Episode 2 – Venues Need to Thrive

The second 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: Toni Coe and Mark Davyd discuss the Prime Minister’s backing of the £1 Grassroots Levy, the latest adoption numbers, frontline crisis cases, and how community power is saving venues across the UK. Disclaimer: All data is correct on the date of filming 13/08/2025 Join the Supporters Circle: Membership – Music Venue Trust Learn more about the MVT: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com