Music Venue Trust (MVT), The Association of Independent Promoters (AIP), The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) and The Entertainment Agents’ Association (TEAA) have announced the return of Grassroots Networking Day, which the organisations say is designed to strengthen relationships across the grassroots live music sector and help create better shows in grassroots music venues and independent festivals.
Following the debut event in October 2025, Grassroots Networking Day returns to 228 London on 13 October, bringing together booking agents, promoters and festival programmers for a day of meetings, discussions and networking.
Tickets will cost £30, with travel bursaries available for delegates based outside London to ensure distance is not a barrier to taking part. Members of each of the four partner organisations will receive details of how to book in early September.
Beverley Whitrick, COO of Music Venue Trust, says, “We are excited to build on the success of the pilot event. 98% of last year’s attendees said they would like to do this again, so we knew we could hone the programme to offer even more opportunities for creating great shows. We are grateful for the support of Gigantic Tickets and Arts Council England for helping us realise this ambition.”
