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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Ben Beaumont-Thomas

London’s O2 Arena announces funding for UK grassroots gig venues

Fans at the O2 Arena for Radiohead's recent record-breaking gig.
Making a difference … fans at the O2 Arena for Radiohead's recent record-breaking gig. Photograph: Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images

London’s O2 Arena, the UK’s second-largest indoor concert venue, has announced it will donate a portion of proceeds from its concerts to grassroots gig venues across the country.

The 20,000-capacity venue has partnered with the Music Venue Trust charity (MVT), which has been pushing for artists and arena operators to support the venues that often provide a space for musicians to hone their craft, before they hopefully step up to arena-level popularity.

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