MARSHALL AMPLIFIES THE HEART OF LIVE MUSIC – BACKING GRASSROOT VENUES TOGETHER WITH MUSIC VENUE TRUST

At a time when grassroots venues face unprecedented challenges, Marshall is stepping forward to help protect and power the spaces that keep live music alive. Together with MVT, Marshall will deliver ‘Marshall Nights’ in collaboration with MVT a nationwide series of more than twenty gigs, each shining a spotlight on emerging talent and the local communities that support them.

Marshall Nights will feature over sixty breakthrough artists performing across the UK’s most dedicated grassroots venues, starting with Green Door Store (Brighton), Fuel (Cardiff), The Rum Shack (Glasgow), and Yellow Arch (Sheffield). Each night celebrates the energy, diversity, and creativity that define the independent music scene.

A LEGACY OF SUPPORTING THE STAGE

This initiative builds on Marshall’s deep and ongoing commitment to grassroots music. In 2024, Marshall co-founder Terry Marshall and his wife Leslie Marshall personally donated £100,000 to support MVT’s ‘Own Our Venues’ campaign, an effort to protect local music spaces by bringing them into community ownership.

Throughout the same year, Marshall also supplied backline equipment to more than twenty grassroots music venues, ensuring artists had access to the world-class sound synonymous with the Marshall name.

AMPLIFYING THE GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY

Beyond the live shows, Marshall and MVT will collaborate on a series of live sessions, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content, spotlighting the artists, venues, and communities that make up the beating heart of UK music communities.

The series will showcase not just the performances, but the stories behind the stages — celebrating the people who dedicate their lives to keeping live music thriving.

VOICES OF SUPPORT

“Grassroots Music Venues are the lifeblood of the UK’s music ecosystem, they are where artists take their first steps, and where fans fall in love with live music. We’re proud to partner with Marshall, a brand that embodies the sound and spirit of live performance, to keep these vital spaces alive.” said Denzil Thomas, Partnerships Manager at the Music Venue Trust.

“Marshall was born from the live stage, and that’s where we belong. Grassroots venues are where every great band starts, and we’re proud to help keep those stages alive for the next generation of artists and fans. This isn’t just about sound, it’s about community, creativity, and giving back to the music that made us.” said Kevin Penney, Marketing Director at Marshall EMEA

Together, Marshall and MVT are uniting to protect, empower, and celebrate the UK’s grassroots music community and ensuring the next generation of musicians always has a stage to play on, and an audience to play for.

For more information, visit www.marshall.com and www.musicvenuetrust.com.