The Moon in Cardiff closes down: “Grassroots music venues need constant support – we’re a prime example of what happens without”

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A post shared by The Moon (@themooncardiff)The statement then turned attention to the troubling wider landscape grassroots venues are facing right now, where on average, two venues are closing every week.

The UK touring circuit across the UK’s grassroots music scene is said to be facing “complete collapse” without urgent help, particularly after the recent budget announcement bringing warnings that £7million in new premises taxes will place over 350 grassroots music venues at immediate risk of closure.

To add to the “unprecedented crisis”, it was revealed in September that the UK has lost 480 nightclubs between June 2020 to June 2024, with 65 closing just this year.“Grassroots music venues need constant support, and we are a prime example of what happens without that help,” they continued. “The financial pressures put on independent music venues are extreme, and the support we receive just isn’t enough to match that.

We have appreciated the grants and funding provided by Creative Wales and Cardiff Council in recent years, but the support can’t come only in emergencies or through special projects.