Manchester-based dream-pop group, Umarells are joining the stage, creating glistening soundscapes, fizzing with raw emotion & nostalgia. Combining elements of grunge, shoe-gaze &indie-pop, Umarells reflect on grief & relationships, vulnerably creating a sound that lingers and dissolves you. 3/4

Phoebe Green creates music that feels as raw, expansive, and emotionally exposed as the landscape she grew up in. Over the last decade, Phoebe has has invited listeners deep into the entanglements of her mind - each release unfolding like a page torn from a secret diary. 💛 2/4

Opening up the night is hyper-pop duo samxemma. The electronic duo provides an emotional and sincere take on hyper pop/electronic music, The pair are not ones to miss, with their distinct visual aesthetic and high energy live shows they will throw you into the night and linger on your ears. 4/4 💛

This just in... We are so happy to announce details of our fifth #BestOfBritish show 💛 Manchester's pop princess Phoebe Green will be headlining the fantastic Night and Day in Manchester. Alongside Phoebe is the ethereal Umarells and iconic duo samxemma. We can't wait 🙌 1/4

If that wasn't enough we have the fabulous Lifeloose opening up the evening. Aldi & Josie cook up eclectic, dancey music with hard bass & a good beat, the result lands somewhere chaotic between the deadpan electroclash of Peaches and the absurd irreverence of Mermaid Chunky. Tickets in our bio 💛 4/4

On support we have TaliaBle, Since emerging in 2019, she has sculpted a distinct lane blending tongue twisting, poetic lyricism with experimental electronic hip hop beats. You'll experience a world full of surplus whimsy, grit, & raw stories, as her music moves between chaos and clarity.💛 3/4

Lynks' cultural takeover is well underway. Hailed as 'one to watch' by The Guardian, NME, Attitude, DIY, Time Out, Lauren Laverne, Elton John, their riotous live shows have sold out and transformed venues and festivals across the UK and into queer dystopias of electro-punk excess. 2/4 ✨️

Fancy another one?... Independent Venue week proudly presents our fourth #BestOfBritish gig... Headlining the fantastic The George Tavern is no other than the the cult sensation ✨️ Lynks ✨️ joined by the iconic TaliaBle and Lifeloose 💛 🥳 1/4

Adding to the sonic treat is Love Rarely an alternative band, combining an intricate math guitar style with genre-bending, soaring powerful choruses. We also have Sawtega opening the night, a "Nettle-Core" female-fronted nu-grunge and heavy shoegaze band from South Wales. Tickets in our bio 💛 3/3

Cassyette is a British alternative artist known for her distinctive visual identity, blending electronic production with heavier guitar driven sounds. Best known for her powerful live show and striking visual direction, she's built a dedicated global audience through her imagery and sound. 2/3 💛

This just in 🔊🔊 We are thrilled to share the details of our third #BestOfBritish show... The absolutely brilliant @cassyette will be headlining @clwbiforbach with @loverarely and @sawtega on support. 💛 1/3

On support we're so pleased to have the wonderful Glasgow based Thaladela, a 5-piece outfit with enchanting harmonies and ambient instrumentals, as well as Sadie!, a poetic, indie pop singer who blends her confessional lyrics with layers of complex and beautiful sounds. 🎵 Tickets in our bio. 💛 3/3

Puppy Teeth mix crunchy guitars and heavy drums with sweet, pop-y vocals, making for an original and dynamic style that has been described as a 'heady, dreamy, 90's melodic' band. Influenced by bands like Men I Trust, Mazzy Star and Sorry, Puppy Teeth are not ones you'll want to miss. 🎵 2/3

Proud to announce the second of our five #BestOfBritish shows. 💛 🙌 Headlining @thehugandpint is the dreamy and dynamic @puppyteethpuppyteeth✨️ Founded in 2023, Puppy Teeth are a 5 piece Bubblegrunge female fronted band from Edinburgh, Scotland. 1/3

On support we have the amazing self-taught i.am.afiya blending indie, rock, soul, and trip-hop into a self-defined wave of "indie-emo-soul," i.am.afiya is carving out her own ethereal sonic lane which you will be absolutely transfixed by. 3/3 💛

From his early days in Kokoroko to shaping the current London scene, Norwich born Oscar Jerome ’s guitar playing is in a league of its own. His sound is a masterclass in bridging styles, drawing from the guitar riffs of Ali Farka Touré and the storytelling of John Martyn. 💛 2/3

Beyond excited to announce the first of our five #BestOfBritish shows. @voodooshowroom will be hosting the incredibly talented Oscar Jerome with the beautiful i.am.afiya on support. Tickets are now live from the link in our bio. 💛 1/3

We're beyond delighted to bring you our #BestOfBritish campaign, proudly supported by Airbnb. 💛 Together, we're celebrating the very best of the UK's incredible live music scene. Our first of five shows will be announced today at 5:30pm. Keep your eyes peeled... 👀

A huge moment for UK music. 🎶 IVW Founder + CEO, Sybil Bell, was proud to attend the UK Summer Party earlier this week, where the government announced a commitment to help fund the UK's incredible music sector. We can't wait to see what it means for live music across the country. 💛

Have you signed up for #IVW27 yet? Click the link in our bio to head to our website where you can find all the info on how to sign up. We hope to see you join the UK's biggest national celebration of independent venues. 💛 🙌

We've dug up some some photos from the IVW archive, can you spot yourself? 👀 💛

Sign up for #IVW27 + be part of a nationwide celebration of independent venues where you can shine a spotlight on everything that makes your venue wonderful + unique 💛 From unforgettable gigs to magic community moments, sign up now via the link in our bio to make sure you're part of the IVW family ✨️

The wait over... We're so pleased to announce that sign up for #IVW27 is officially open 🙌 Whether you're returning or joining for the first time, this is your chance to be part of the biggest and best nationwide celebration independent venues. Hit the link in our bio to sign up. 💛

Who should we be listening to at the minute? Let us know below in the comments...💛

A little IVW throwback... 🙌 Fatboy Slim at The Adelphi Club in Hull, 2019. One venue. One iconic show. Thousands of memories that won't be forgotten any time soon. As we revisit this incredible moment, we're also thinking of the wonderful Paul 'Jacko' Jackson 1/2

If you could see a gig at any music venue, where would it be? 🎶 Drop your bucket-list venue below 💛 We’re always looking for new places to add to our bucket list too...

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Who else has the #IVW26 blues? Here's some blue soaked shots to take us right back... 💛 💙 🩵