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Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene – we must look after them
Sybil Bell

Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene – we must look after them

Independent venues are the backbone of the live music scene. We need to look after them.
Spirit of independence should be cherished in these corporate times
The shopfront of Pugh & Son
Robin Ince

Spirit of independence should be cherished in these corporate times

An independent record store is boycotting Adele's new album in a row over vinyl
Ben Savage stands outside Skeleton Records vinyl store in Birkenhead
Music

An independent record store is boycotting Adele's new album in a row over vinyl

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