
Young people could lose access to UK grassroots music projects within 10 years, new research finds
An ambitious new fundraising campaign called ‘Rescue The Roots’ has been launched

Harry Potter actor Jessie Cave plans to clear debt with OnlyFans “sensual” hair videos
She says her aesthetic is “Slutty Mormon”

Kate Nash, Shirley Manson, Danny Dyer, Lambrini Girls, Edgar Wright join call for music fans to have their say in shaping the future of live music
"The invisible thread that exists between fan and artist is the closest thing to magic I’ve ever felt," Nash said

UK losing grassroots music venue every fortnight as industry demand "action not words"
As Music Venue Trust launched their annual report in Parliament, Kate Nash performed and revealed how artists not being able to afford to tour was a "fucking disgrace"

Music sales hit 20 year high – but "beneath the surface, UK artists earn far below average salaries"
They face issues like the high cost of living, lack of public arts funding, problems touring in the post-Brexit landscape and more

Ticketmaster donates £60,000 to Music Venue Trust via fan upsell option
The initiative was announced in 2023 and sees the ticketing giant match every pound donated by fans

The Lottery Winners reflect on Kate Nash row: “She's great for highlighting the lack of access working class people have in the arts”
Singer Thom Rylance tells NME of his regret at his row with Nash, his concerns for working-class musicians – and how he might play Nicole Kidman when his band support Robbie Williams

Kate Nash on OnlyFans, The Lottery Winners and saving the music industry: "Major labels are scared – and they should be"
Nash spoke to NME about her 'Butts For Tour Buses' campaign, saving the grassroots, and what the industry and government can do now that music has become "an impossible environment for working class people"

ASM Global arenas team up with Music Venue Trust to pledge support to grassroots
Organisers first pledged support in 2023, and now fans will have the opportunity to donate too

Kate Nash hits back at Lottery Winners for questioning her class for going to "completely free to attend" BRIT School
"Slightly confused about your argument but I will say, free performing arts in education is one of the most important things in the world to me"