Taking a look back at the venues that launched legends
Mark Davyd, chief executive of the Music Venue Trust, examines the history of our grassroots music venues
There are estimated to be around 900 remaining grassroots music venues in the UK.
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The venue with the claim to be the longest-running venue in a single space, operating without any interruption, is considered to be London’s 100 Club.