Brighton DJ Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim, has said grassroots venues are “where music scenes really begin” as it was announced he will join the line-up of a nationwide festival supporting small spaces for live music.
More than 2,000 artists from a range of musical genres will perform across more than 400 grassroots venues nationwide as part of the Everywhere At Once festival.
Many will return to the venue where they got their start.
The nationwide festival will take place on what would have been the Glastonbury Festival weekend of June 26 to 28.
Details of Fatboy Slim’s show, and how to get tickets, will be announced in the run up to the festival weekend.
He said: “I’ve been lucky enough to play huge stages all over the world, but grassroots venues are where it all started for me and where music scenes really begin, where artists learn their craft, where communities form, and where people come together purely for the love of it.
“Without grassroots venues, independent promoters and local crowds taking a chance on something new, none of this exists.
“These spaces are vital for culture and for local communities, so if there’s anything I can do to help shine a light on them and help keep that spirit alive, I’m more than happy to be involved.
“And if you care about music, go out and support your local venues, buy a ticket, discover somebody new, and be part of keeping those scenes alive.”
He joins a number of artists including Former X Factor star Lucy Spraggan, Britpop band Gene, DJ and producer D Double E, MC P Money, Manchester band Westside Cowboy, Squeeze singer Glenn Tilbrook, Becky Hill, Tinie Tempah and Rizzle Kicks.
Rizzle Kicks will play Patterns in Brighton.
The three-day festival, backed by the Music Venue Trust and the National Lottery, aims to help venues and independent promoters champion new artists. Tickets are on sale now.
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