Saving Live Music & Local Pubs

Pubs are a British institution and the backbone of many communities all over the country.   

The Music industry is an £8bn industry which is currently growing faster than the economy at 5% in 2025. 

But both industries face significant challenges.

Energy bills, inflation and other factors closed an average of one pub every day in 2025.   This is costing jobs, costing the economy, and damaging communities. 

Brexit red tape, lost venues, and AI are just three of the issues making it ever harder to earn a living as a grassroots musician.  And if the grassroots sector collapses, the future of music in the UK will be at risk.

Both industries are in a position to help each other and themselves at the same time.  And as Liberal Democrats we can help both of them. 

From Campaigners to councillors and up to MPs  - we can all champion local venues, local pubs and local musicians. 

Join our event to find out how.  

Speakers include Sarah Olney MP - Business Spokesperson, and Sophie Asquith from the Music Venues Trust.  

There will be guest performances from Sarah Olney MP & Cllr Charlie Clinton, as well as other guests.

All proceeds will go towards funding campaigning in the Local Elections.