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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Want to join the IVW team in a live music role - details attached #IVW27

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Such a brilliant night. Beautiful setting, amazing artists, glorious music #jazz #KenwoodHouse #LiveMusic

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Almost sold out so grab your tickets from the Kenwood House website ASAP. A warm, sunny evening enjoying so great Jazz is glorious surroundings. Hope to see you there.

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It's only 3 days until our series of #BestOfBritish gigs kick off 🙌 Have you bought your ticket yet? 04/09, Oscar Jerome headlines Voodoo Daddy's, Norwich with i.am.afiya on support 09/09, Puppy Teeth headline The Hug and Pint, Glasgow with Thaladela and Sadie! on support 1/2

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This is going to be so good. See you down the front #BestofBritish

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Nettlecake @nettlecake.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Brilliant letter from Stuart Thompson to Jeremy Clarkson about his comments that benefit claimants should write weekly thank you letters to tax payers detailing how they spend their benefits each week.

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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 💛

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

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

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Put corks in your bed. It really works

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A very exciting new project for us announced today. More to follow but 5 shows coming up in venues around the UK showcasing the best of local live music scenes 💛💛

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Almost a year to the day I suggested @andyburnham.bsky.social lead the party. To now be #PrimeMinister is even better. A huge job ahead but right now, it feels like a reason to hope.

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Darren Mark Skilton @darrenmarkskilton.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Many say it is the UK's greatest achievement. On the 5th of July 1948 50 million people woke up to a National Heath Service. #NHS #NHSbirthday

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

So much love for this iconic venue, artist and night

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I have written an open letter to Jacko, which you can read on the news page of the @ivwuk.bsky.social website. It also includes a link where you can make a donation to his beloved venue, The New Adelphi Club in Hull. #OneForTheRoad #Jacko #Hull You will forever shine brightly my dear friend 💛

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

In amongst the sadness, there will be celebration of his incredible life with people brought together by his kindness & love of The Adelphi & music. I feel very lucky to have had an amazing friendship with him for 12 years, full of laughter, music, politics and shared beliefs.

A selection of images of Paul with Philip Selway, Norman Cook, LIFE (Hull Band), Steve Lamacq and Sybil, all taken in The Adelphi in Hull

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today, we say farewell to an incredible man, a stalwart & passionate advocate of Hull, music, culture, independence, friendship, people & community. Jacko was, and always will be, a huge part of my life, our work and I, along with others here today, will carry on his values and vision.

Jacko and Sybil, hugging at the Adelphi with a tribute saying "Paul "Jacko" Jackson. A Final Farewell To A Phenomenal Friend 1954 - 2026

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

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Stop Palantir taking over our public services!

Our public services aren’t for a secretive profit-hungry US tech firm. Sign the petition to tell the Government to scrap all contracts with secretive US tech firm Palantir.

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I can't stop laughing at this post. It's perfect.

A guy asking ChatGPT to review a series of fart sound effects and getting a serious kiss ass response that calls it atmospheric

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🎶 We visited the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 💛 From backstage chats to on-stage performances that brought tears and lots of jumping around, we caught up with the DJs & artists making it all happen. Stay tuned 👀…

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Something I don't think the UK boasts about enough - and a great rebuttal to Reform and the Tories' anti-net zero propaganda: The UK is home to 7 out of the top 10 biggest offshore wind farms in the world. 10 of the top 20. And 6 in 10 of the largest ones in the world currently under construction.

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

My good friend and my hero, devastated doesn't come close to how I feel. Jacko was, and always will be, one of a kind. I feel grateful to have had him in my life for so long. No more words for now other than to sign off, as I always did when we messaged, you will forever be your amazing self.

Jacko and I at the Adelphi one night, hugging and smiling, Jacko in an IVW T-Shirt

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Independent music venues. A hub of creativity and welcome to everyone from all walks of life regardless of personal characteristics, meeting like minded souls.

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Very excited to be part of this brilliant initiative. More news to follow #BestofBritish

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I don’t think unconditional surrender is imminent.

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Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Listen to this 13 year old who went to her city's council meeting. She had some things she needed to get off her chest

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

This is what it’s all about 💛 Real words from the venues at the heart of #IVW26 celebrating the buzz, the breakthroughs and the community that brings it all to life ✨

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Photo Phil Noble www.philnoblephoto.co.uk Great article about him here www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Portfolio website of

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

What an amazing way to kick the week off, great to hear Steve Lamacq talk about how important it is to celebrate the independent venue community and what a positive night out going to a gig can be. Don’t forget to check out our website and tune into BBC for updates. 💛 #IVW26

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

I have continued to call my amazing mum, every day since and I'm incredibly grateful for her love and support. #livemusic #livemusicvenue #livemusic #musicvenues #musicvenue #IndependentVenueWeek #arts #culture #creativity #community

Steve Lamacq, Huw Stevens at Strings for IVW

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

On a more personal note, today would have been my late dads 92'nd birthday, we lost him nearly 25 years ago. I rung him every day from the moment he was diagnosed with #prostatecancer for the 5 years before he passed.

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Let's also not forget that what happens this week, happens every week in #independentvenues so please do take a look at the website, get together with some mates, buy some tickets and go and support a local business, supporting artists bringing arts and culture in real life to your community

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Our community, including our own team, has worked tirelessly to make this week happen and we're incredibly grateful and proud.

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

This week is a much needed positive and celebratory moment in the music calendar, something we don't see enough of, and we're proud to shine a spotlight on the people and places who make this community such a rich, vital force in the live music ecosystem.

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Huge thanks to the brilliant teams at @bbc6music @beavertownbeer @bbcintroducing @creativescots @ppl_uk for their ongoing support of our work. I hope more #musicindustry organisations will come on board next year.

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

After nearly a year of planning, #IVW26 is finally here. This is the 2nd biggest ever @ivw_uk - topped only by our 10th anniversary. 236 venues across the UK coming together for the 13th consecutive edition, putting on amazing shows with brilliant artists playing to culturally hungry audiences.

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Beyond excited. Our 2nd biggest IVW ever. On a ferry heading to the Isle of Wight ready for the @bbc6.bsky.social OB tomorrow at Strings in Newport with Coach Party & Kate Peache. Check out the website, get together with some mates & go and have a great night supporting live music and venues #IVW26

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Check out the latest brilliant coverage on #IVW26 from The Line Of Best Fit, The London Evening Standard, BBC Hampshire and the Londonist on why events like #IVW26 are so important in order to keep the music-community spirit alive 🙌 Only 4 more sleeps to go until #IVW26 kicks off 🎉

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

There's still time to join us for our super special event on Fri 30th Jan at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff. As part of #IVW26, Lord Brennan will be discussing the Fan-Led Live Music Review with a Q and A to chat about the findings. Have your say & help build the Music Fans' Charter. Apply in bio 💛

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Independent Venue Week UK @ivwuk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Are you interested in joining us for a super special event on Fri 30th Jan? As part of #IVW26, Lord Brennan is holding an event at Clwb Ifor Bach from 11am - 1pm. Apply in the link in our bio for the chance to take part 💛

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Goldstein (still not a pseudonym) @goldstein.latinsky.app · 16/12/2025

Honestly one of the more traumatizing parts of being the victim of a tragedy is the constant question of why you put yourself in a position to be a victim of the tragedy in the first place. Everyone loves to blame the victim for being victimized. Makes them feel like they can control it.

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Victoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Violence against women and girls is a "national emergency", the home secretary has said, as she announced plans to set up specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams in every police force in England and Wales by 2029

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Sybil Bell @sybilivw.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Feels timely to repost this #AI message we sent almost a month ago. In our live music ecosystem, no computer or algorithm can come close to recreating the magic of a one-off, truly unique experience in an independent venue. Gigs with authentic artists are about #actualintelligence

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