Steve Lamacq is about to embark on a UK tour for BBC Radio 6 Music to have a good time 10 years of Independent Venue Week.
The annual occasion, which inspires stay music followers to get out and help their native venues, will happen between January 30–February 5, 2023.
The DJ legend will tour the UK for a collection of particular reveals in impartial venues, that includes performances from Suede, The Murder Capital, Sprints, Grove and Young Fathers.
Lamacq will broadcast from a special venue in a UK city or metropolis every day – with stops deliberate for Ramsgate, Birmingham, Norfolk, North Yorkshire and Glasgow – the place all of the artists will take part in conversion with the DJ earlier than performing.
Steve Lamacq’s IVW Tour returns with a stellar line up ✨
@steve_lamacq will broadcast on @BBC6Music from a special venue in a UK city or metropolis every day for #IVW23 and the entire artists will be a part of him in dialog earlier than acting at these venues.
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“Independent Venue Week has always played a vital role in helping grassroots venues at a financially perilous time of year,” Lamacq stated in a press assertion. “But it’s much more important now, as venues try to bounce again from the COVID lockdowns and address the pressures of the present price of residing state of affairs. But it’s additionally a good time to get out and see some new and rising artists earlier than they hit the summer time pageant levels. There’s a terrific number of music on provide.
“We’ve also lined up some of our own favourite new and established acts for a week of gigs in small independent venues around the country and will be touring the UK, presenting the BBC Radio 6 Music radio show from a different location every day.”
Each set may also open with quick gigs from BBC Music Introducing artists.
“So many of 6 Music’s favourite emerging and established artists started out performing in small independent venues across the UK, ” Samantha Moy, Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, stated. “In a post-pandemic music industry, it’s never been more important to support these venues and showcase the vital role and space they provide for musicians and fans alike. I’m incredibly proud that Lammo is on the road for a week, across the UK, shining a light on such an integral part of our music eco-system.”
Find the complete schedule for Steve Lamacq’s Independent Venue Week 2023 tour beneath. Tickets may be bought right here, whereas particulars of different Independent Venue Week reveals may be discovered right here.
JANUARY
30 – Sprints at Ramsgate Music Hall
31 – Grove at Hare and Hounds, Birmingham
FEBRUARY
1 – Young Fathers at Norwich Arts Centre, Norfolk
2 – The Murder Capital at KU Stockton, North Yorkshire
4 – Suede at Stereo, Glasgow
Last month, Young Fathers and Adwaith have been introduced as ambassadors for Independent Venue Week.