And that's it folks, our full #BestOfBritish lineup 🙌 Throughout September you can catch... 1/2

This just in... We are so happy to announce details of our fifth #BestOfBritish show 💛 Manchester's pop princess Phoebe Green will be headlining the fantastic Night and Day in Manchester. Alongside Phoebe is the ethereal Umarells and iconic duo samxemma. We can't wait 🙌 1/4

Fancy another one?... Independent Venue week proudly presents our fourth #BestOfBritish gig... Headlining the fantastic The George Tavern is no other than the the cult sensation ✨️ Lynks ✨️ joined by the iconic TaliaBle and Lifeloose 💛 🥳 1/4

This just in 🔊🔊 We are thrilled to share the details of our third #BestOfBritish show... The absolutely brilliant @cassyette will be headlining @clwbiforbach with @loverarely and @sawtega on support. 💛 1/3

Proud to announce the second of our five #BestOfBritish shows. 💛 🙌 Headlining @thehugandpint is the dreamy and dynamic @puppyteethpuppyteeth✨️ Founded in 2023, Puppy Teeth are a 5 piece Bubblegrunge female fronted band from Edinburgh, Scotland. 1/3

Beyond excited to announce the first of our five #BestOfBritish shows. @voodooshowroom will be hosting the incredibly talented Oscar Jerome with the beautiful i.am.afiya on support. Tickets are now live from the link in our bio. 💛 1/3

We're beyond delighted to bring you our #BestOfBritish campaign, proudly supported by Airbnb. 💛 Together, we're celebrating the very best of the UK's incredible live music scene. Our first of five shows will be announced today at 5:30pm. Keep your eyes peeled... 👀

A huge moment for UK music. 🎶 IVW Founder + CEO, Sybil Bell, was proud to attend the UK Summer Party earlier this week, where the government announced a commitment to help fund the UK's incredible music sector. We can't wait to see what it means for live music across the country. 💛

Have you signed up for #IVW27 yet? Click the link in our bio to head to our website where you can find all the info on how to sign up. We hope to see you join the UK's biggest national celebration of independent venues. 💛 🙌

We've dug up some some photos from the IVW archive, can you spot yourself? 👀 💛

Sign up for #IVW27 + be part of a nationwide celebration of independent venues where you can shine a spotlight on everything that makes your venue wonderful + unique 💛 From unforgettable gigs to magic community moments, sign up now via the link in our bio to make sure you're part of the IVW family ✨️

The wait over... We're so pleased to announce that sign up for #IVW27 is officially open 🙌 Whether you're returning or joining for the first time, this is your chance to be part of the biggest and best nationwide celebration independent venues. Hit the link in our bio to sign up. 💛

Who should we be listening to at the minute? Let us know below in the comments...💛

A little IVW throwback... 🙌 Fatboy Slim at The Adelphi Club in Hull, 2019. One venue. One iconic show. Thousands of memories that won't be forgotten any time soon. As we revisit this incredible moment, we're also thinking of the wonderful Paul 'Jacko' Jackson 1/2

If you could see a gig at any music venue, where would it be? 🎶 Drop your bucket-list venue below 💛 We’re always looking for new places to add to our bucket list too...

#IVW26 in B+W 🖤 🤍

💛 Support your local music scene 💛 #IndependentVenues #LiveMusic #IVW

How can YOU support independent venues? Swipe to find some tips on how you can make a difference 🙌 💛 Let us know your tips in the comments below...👍

Who else has the #IVW26 blues? Here's some blue soaked shots to take us right back... 💛 💙 🩵

What was the first ever gig you went to? Let us know in the comments... Who did you see and which venue was it at? 🙌 💛

Who else has the #IVW26 blues? Here's some blue soaked shots to take us right back... 💛 💙 🩵

We are deeply saddened to hear of Kanya King’s passing. A pioneering and influential force in British music, Kanya dedicated her career to championing the contributions of Black artists and ensuring their impact on British culture was recognised and celebrated. 1/2

Just a few #IVW26 collages while we reminisce and get ready to announce some exciting news... Which poster is your fave? Let us know in the comments... 🙌 💛

It's all in the detail... From DIY chalkboard signs to steamed up windows from the singing inside, printed out posters to neon stage lights, #IVW26 was not only about going to see amazing music, but about noticing all the details that go into making the venue exactly what it is. 💛

What a brilliant evening we had at the V&A Museum last week for the opening of the brand new 'Lost Music Venues' exhibition. 🎵 It's so important that we keep on celebrating these vital spaces and championing the communities that bring them to life, because without music we'd all be a little lost. 💛

A collection of packed rooms from #IWW26 🙌 💛 #IndependentVenueWeek #LiveMusic #IndependentVenues

A stage before the music starts feels special every time 💛 These rooms may look quiet here, but they soon became home to unforgettable sets, first gigs, favourite bands, and huge moments during #IVW26 ✨ Here’s to the venues that make it all happen and to #IVW27... We can't wait 🙌

Tag a mate in the comments that you loved going to #IVW26 with 🙌 Which venue did you go to and who did you see? We'd love to know 💛

Raising a glass to Paul “Jacko” Jackson today on what would’ve been his 72nd birthday. 🍻 A larger-than-life character, tireless supporter of independent venues, and a friend to so many. These clips from On The Road with Independent Venue Week capture just a little of the joy he brought everywhere. 💛

A Final Farewell to a Phenomenal Friend… 💛 With heavy hearts, we share Sybil’s heartfelt final letter to her dear friend, Paul “Jacko” Jackson, a man who left an unforgettable mark on so many. To read Sybil’s full tribute to her beloved friend please visit our website or follow the link in our bio.