Coldplay to Donate 10% of 2025 UK Tour Earnings to Music Venue Trust

Coldplay's Generous Donation to Support Grassroots Music Venues

Coldplay has announced that they will donate 10% of their earnings from their 2025 UK tour to the Music Venue Trust (MVT), a charity that supports grassroots music venues in the UK.

The band made the announcement in a statement on their website, saying that they were "proud to support the incredible work that MVT does to protect and nurture grassroots music venues across the UK."

The Importance of Grassroots Music Venues

Grassroots music venues are small, independent venues that play a vital role in the UK music scene. They provide a platform for emerging artists to perform and develop their craft, and they help to create a vibrant and diverse music culture.

However, grassroots music venues are often under threat from closure due to rising costs and gentrification. The MVT works to protect these venues by providing financial support, advice, and advocacy.

Coldplay's Donation Will Make a Real Difference

Coldplay's donation of 10% of their UK tour earnings will make a significant difference to the MVT's work. The charity will use the money to provide grants to grassroots music venues, support their campaigns against closure, and develop new initiatives to support the UK music scene.

The band's donation is a testament to their commitment to supporting the music industry and their understanding of the importance of grassroots music venues.

How You Can Support Grassroots Music Venues

There are many ways that you can support grassroots music venues, including:

• Attending gigs at your local grassroots music venue
• Buying tickets for gigs in advance
• Donating to the MVT
• Volunteering at your local grassroots music venue
• Spreading the word about the importance of grassroots music venues

By supporting grassroots music venues, you can help to ensure that they continue to play a vital role in the UK music scene for many years to come.