Over 400 grassroots music venues in the UK are at imminent risk of closing for good as a consequence of the ongoing health crisis, despite a campaign from the Music Venue Trust which has saved cultural 140 spaces so far.Speaking to NME, avid Bristol-based gig-goer Jeffrey Johns described the potential loss as “terrifying” and called for a selection of spaces to be granted heritage status to protect their future.Johns, who is affectionally known as Big Jeff, was known for attending live shows every night of the week at venues across Bristol before the UK lockdown was implemented back in March.He told NME: “I think it could impact on Bristol, but the music scene everywhere.
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