Everywhere At Once raises £100,000 for four music and youth charities

‘Everywhere At Once’, the nationwide grassroots music festival, has raised £100,000 for four leading music and youth charities following its inaugural edition in June, with War Child, Help Musicians, Teenage Cancer Trust and Nordoff and Robbins all receiving £25,000.

Powered by The National Lottery, Everywhere At Once was delivered by Music Venue Trust alongside Save Our Scene and the Association of Independent Promoters, bringing the grassroots network together for a shared national moment of live music. The initiative set out to celebrate the vital role of grassroots music venues in the UK’s live music ecosystem, connect audiences with live music in their local communities, and demonstrate the collective strength of the sector. It also aimed to turn that national celebration into tangible support for four charities working with musicians, young people and communities facing significant challenges.

More than 400 grassroots music venues took part, hosting over 1,000 events and bringing more than 2,000 artists to stages in towns and cities across the country. Established acts, emerging talent, independent promoters and local music communities came together for a nationwide celebration of live music, highlighting the importance of independent venues as places where artists develop their careers, audiences discover new music and communities come together.

Becky Hill, Rizzle Kicks and Fatboy Slim were among the established artists who returned to venues with a personal connection to their careers, while thousands of emerging artists created special shows and events of their own. The festival gave audiences the opportunity to discover new music close to home, while shining a spotlight on the independent venues that provide essential stages for artists at every point in their careers.

The festival’s fundraising success means that £100,000 will now support four charities whose work spans music, health and youth welfare. War Child supports children affected by conflict, Help Musicians provides practical and financial support to musicians, Teenage Cancer Trust supports young people with cancer, and Nordoff and Robbins uses music therapy to help people facing life-limiting illness, disability and social isolation.

The £100,000 was raised through public donations, contributions from participating venues, promoters and artists, alongside a major donation from Everywhere At Once ticketing partner Ticketmaster.

Sarah Slater, Managing Director at Ticketmaster UK, said, ​“We’ve worked with War Child, Help Musicians, Teenage Cancer Trust and Nordoff and Robbins over the years, so we know first-hand the extraordinary difference each of them makes.”

Sandy Trappitt, Director of Fundraising at Nordoff and Robbins, said, ​“The funds raised will help us provide music therapy to people across the UK, including some of the most vulnerable in our society, unlocking creativity and fostering meaningful opportunities for connection.”

Jeremy Scott, Co-Director of Engagement at Teenage Cancer Trust, said, ​“We’d like to thank everyone involved in this incredible celebration of grassroots venues, which mean so much to local communities, performers and fans.”

Jim Benner, War Child, said, ​“The money raised will go a long way in helping War Child provide its vital work to the world’s most vulnerable children.”

Sarah Woods, Chief Executive, Help Musicians, said, ​“Every day, we see how financial, physical and psychological health challenges make it hard for musicians to earn a living from music. This generous donation will support our career development work, providing financial assistance, business advice and mentoring support to enable more musicians across the UK to build sustainable, lasting careers.”

Rebecca Walker, Live Projects, Music Venue Trust, said, ​“Everywhere at Once was always about people. The venues, the promoters, the artists, the fans who walked down the road to see a show in a room they love. Seeing that happen in over 400 places on the same weekend and knowing that £100,000 has gone to four charities that genuinely change lives, is something I will never forget. This is what grassroots music does, and this is why it matters.”