We need music more than ever

We could write a hundred journal posts about our love of music, how it inspires our work and has been a constant in our own personal lives but we live it more than most as we co-own a music venue (Lost Horizon Arts Centre Bristol) and work with not only venues but the whole network of people who support the industry.

Grassroots venues are being squeezed by higher wages, utility bills, insurance, and wider inflationary pressures and amongst the backdrop of a booming city like Manchester these struggles are no different to any other city.

The sector is losing venues at a worrying rate, which reduces the network that supports touring, discovery, and local scenes. In the UK 125 venues have shut down in the last 12 months alone, margins are tiny and a lot of venues are operating in survival mode.

But on a postive note

So a positive story is seeing Manchester venue Low Four Studios celebrate it’s 10th Birthday, Low Four is a great example of what Manchester is about, DIY culture, determination and grit to get things done creatively. The space is multifaceted comprising a recording studio, live venue, music TV platform, and bar nurturing Greater Manchester’s promising new artists directly by awarding free recording time and access to the studio’s production and hosting as well as more established artists.

Bringing sound and vision to life

We helped launch the newest venue three years ago with a full venue brand, interiors and marketing so we’re proud to see them grow year on year and see the calibre of artists pass through the doors alongside the next generation of people in the industry.

We love how the space feels intimate, yet outdoor gives it space to grow and being tucked away on Deansgate Mews means it avoids the throngs of people at the weekends… a real hidden gem and well worth visiting, so happy birthday Low Four and here’s to 10 more years.

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