New scheme to bring live music to communities across UK
An ambitious new initiative backed by The Guardian seeks to transform the UK's live music scene by spreading performances beyond traditional urban hubs to communities nationwide.
An ambitious new initiative backed by The Guardian seeks to transform the UK's live music scene by spreading performances beyond traditional urban hubs to communities nationwide.
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