LIVE Trust has published its initial grant-making strategy, detailing its approach to investing in programmes that protect, expand and support the grassroots music ecosystem across the UK.

The 2026 My Chemical Romance shows join an ever-increasing roster of tours that have pledged £1 per ticket in support of LIVE Trust.

The Royal Albert Hall becomes first arena committed to £1 LIVE Trust contribution for the grassroots sector.

LIVE (Live Music Industry Venues & Entertainment), which represents 15 live music industry organisations, has announced eight new trustee appointments to the expanded board of the recently launched LIVE Trust.

Established in response to the 2024 CMS Comittee report calling for an industry led, voluntary solution to the crisis in the grassroots music industry, the LIVE Trust will deliver vital funding where it is needed most.