Grassroots music venues are essential to the development of new talent and audiences. But right now, those small clubs and spaces are struggling, putting Aotearoa New Zealand’s local live music sector at risk.
These venues have been likened to the local music industry’s research and development department. A bit like the success of the Black Ferns and All Blacks is built on a strong and inclusive club scene, our biggest musical exports need a place to develop and hone their craft.
