Venue Access Information

Here at The Wedge we feel that all our events should be inclusive, and we welcome customers with disabilities.

Contact Details

We are a small team and therefore do not have a dedicated Access Officer, however if you wish to discuss any access issues please feel free to contact us at:

Address: 147b Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW
Phone: 023 9229 3301
Email: info@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

We will respond as quickly as we can, normally within a minimum of 5 days.

Venue Description

The Wedgewood Rooms has step-free access from the street into all areas of the building, including the venue itself, toilets and bars. No additional equipment is required.

Bookable Access Facilities and How To Apply

We provide personal assistance tickets for customers who would otherwise be unable to attend the venue. These are on an individual and show-by-show basis. We would ask that you contact the venue in advance on the email above, with the name of the show in the subject line, and we will deal with your request. In some cases evidence may be requested to support a personal assistance ticket request. We would expect that Personal assistants remain in the venue with their charges.

Unfortunately, owing to the size of the venue and the siting of the fire exits, we are unable to provide a viewing platform. For seated shows we can provide space and safe access for wheelchairs - please notify us in advance of the show.

For customers with a medical requirement for seating, this must be orgnised in advance by emailing info@wedgewoood-rooms.co.uk. Seating is limited and due to Health & Safety reasons will be at the very back of the venue. Please note visibility will be limited

Travel Guide

Unfortunately the venue has no dedicated parking. Parking is on the side streets around the venue. There are however some sites close to the venue for Blue Badge holders. We request that you do not use your Blue Badge directly outside the front of the venue, as this may restrict access in the case of emergency. If you arrive by taxi then it is safe to be dropped off outside the front of the venue. If you need assistance at this point please ask a member of security at the entrance. If arriving by train then the nearest station is FRATTON, which is situated approximately half a mile from the venue. Our CONTACT page provides a google map of the venues location.

Arrival Guide

Door opening times are printed on the tickets, and are usually around 7.30pm. We endeavor to open the doors on time, but sometimes soundchecks may overrun, in which case we will notify any customers outside of the building. On arrival at the venue there may be a queue to gain access. If you require any help with entry to the venue please ask a member of security staff, who can be found by the front door. In some cases we can arrange early access to the venue for customers with access needs if we are given prior notice via email. If you bought your ticket from the venue then we will scan it in order for you to gain entry. If you have a smart phone then we can scan your screen. Please do not bring a screen shot of your ticket as our scanner can be a little sensitive. We would also request that you have some form of picture ID which we may check.

Toilets

Accesible toilet facilities are on the far side of the venue from the main entrance, access is via the main toilet corridor and is on ground floor level. There is a short bending corridor and the accessible toilet is in the first indent on your left. We do not currently have the radar key system in place but we do have easy to use handles and locks.

A second accessible toilet can be found in the Edge of The Wedge and is open for most shows..

Customers with Medical Requirements

We welcome customers who need to bring medicines, medical equipment, food or drink to manage a medical condition into the venue. We request that you notify us in advance if this is the case. Most of our Security Staff are First Aid trained should there be an emergency, however all of our staff will be happy to help.

Access to Performance

We do not currently have any Audio Enhancement Services, such as hearing loops, in the venue.

Strobe Lighting

The venue has Strobe lighting which is used on most live music nights. If this is an issue for you please contact us in advance of the event so that we can take some action on the night of the show.

Artists Access Information

Front Of House sound position is centre rear of the venue. The sound desk is at floor level.
Lighting control is raised up two standard steps.
Monitor position is situated stage left at ground level.
There are two dressing rooms and a separate artistes' toilet situated stage right, both floor level.
The stage is 2ft 6inches high and is accessed both stage right and stage left by 3 standard fixed steps. If you are an artist or technician visiting the venue then please contact us to discuss any specific needs.

Accessibility Word Document Download

A downloadable Word Document can be found HERE

TICKETS

How do I book tickets?

You can book tickets directly from our website, unfortunately we cannot take orders over the phone. For touring shows, tickets will also be available on ticketing sites such as TicketMaster, Gigantic, Ticketweb, and See Tickets.

What are your Box Office opening hours?

The box office is open for general telephone enquirys from 10.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, not for ticket purchases.

Can I buy physical tickets?

No. We have stopped doing this initially owing to Covid Guidelines. We reviewed this early 2022 and have decided to stay with e tickets only, this allows us to contact you easily should gigs be cancelled or rescheduled. There may be tickets available on the night of the show if it is not sold out in advance, this will be signposted on the event on our website.

If a show is SOLD OUT will there be tickets on the door?

I bought tickets online, can I pick them up from the Box Office before the show?

If you have ordered a ticket from our website you will be sent an e-ticket which you can bring to the show. If you bought from any other major ticket retailer (Ticketmaster, See Tickets, Gigantic, Ticketweb), please bring your confirmation email, and we will cross check this with a list from the ticket Agency, proof of ID may be required. As of September 2025 the ticket retailer should send you an e ticet which you should bring with you.

We will not be issuing physical tickets. Please ignore any instructions that say to collect tickets from the Box Office in advance

Do I have to print out my e-ticket?

No - you can show your e-ticket on your smart phone and we will be able to scan you in from that. We like trees so this is our preferred option.

I ordered a ticket from you online, and haven't received an e-ticket?

Please make sure you check your junk mail and spam folder before contacting us. Searching for 'Musicglue' (the ticket agency) might be more effective than searching 'Wedgewood Rooms' or the artist who you have paid to see. If you still cannot find the ticket you can e-mail us at box.office@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk or call us on 02392863911. We will cancel your tickets and issue you with new ones (original e-ticket will be void)

The show I bought tickets for has moved date. What if I cannot go, and what happens if the show I bought tickets for is cancelled? What is the refund policy?

If a show is rescheduled you will only be entitled to a refund once the new date is announced. If the show is cancelled and you have purchased your tickets via Music Glue your e-tickets will be automatically be refunded. This should also be the case with See Tickets, Ticketmaster and Gigantic. If you have purchased via them and not been refunded you will need to contact them directly.

I bought tickets to a show but I cant go. Can I give them to a friend?

The Wedgewood Rooms tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. We have partner with TicketSwap who are our official resale partner. If for some reason you aren’t able to attend one of our events, please only use TicketSwap to sell your ticket on to another fan. TicketSwap is a safe and easy app for fans to buy and sell tickets to events We will only accept re-sold tickets from TicketSwap

FAQs can be found HERE.

Please note if you are reselling a ticket purchased via MusicGlue

Your MusicGlue ticket can admit more than 1 customer per ticket. Ideally, please resell MusicGlue tickets for the quantity stated on them to reduce any risk.

Re-selling tickets online at above the face value is ticket touting, which harms both artists and venues. Anyone we find selling their tickets at more than face value will have their tickets cancelled and may be barred from making further bookings for our shows. Purchasers please be aware that if you are buying tickets from secondary sellers, that they are not above the initial face value. Original prices can be checked by contacting the venue here CONTACT.

Who are Music Glue?

Music Glue are the independent ticket agency that we work in partnership with to process your ticket purchase. Whilst we have your name, email address and ticket purchase information, we do not have any information about your address or the credit card used. Further, none of this information is stored on our website. For more information on Music Glue's Terms & Conditions visit https://www.musicglue.com/terms-and-conditions

What are concessions?

For some shows we can offer concession rates (predominantly comedy shows). Concessions normally apply to Students and Seniors over 65. Check individual event listings for details.

Are there age restrictions?

The Wedgewood Rooms is an all ages venue, however we request that customers under 14yrs are accompanied by an adult, who will be responsible for them. All our shows are therefore 14+, and any other age restrictions will be advertised at point of sale. As a guide comedy shows are 16+, and any club night is 18+ and you will need ID to enter the venue.

GETTING HERE

Address

The Wedgewood Rooms, Albert Road, Southsea

SAT NAV Postcode : PO4 0JW

W3W: snow.shell.yarn

Where can I park nearby?

All the side roads on the same side of the venue are free parking after 7.00pm

Recommended roads to park in would be Fawcett Road, Lawrence Road, Harold Road, Graham Road.

Albert Road also has free parking after 6.00pm.

The nearest free car park is at Waitrose in Southsea, a 30 minutes walk the venue.

How do I get to the venue??

Please see the Google Map above with its link to the venue, as well as a video directing you from our nearest train station Fratton, which is a 15 minute walk away.

Last trains from Fratton Station:

Guildford 23:28hrs
Southampton: 23:33hrs
Chichester: 23:33hrs
Brighton: 22:48hrs

Information about local bus services can be found here:

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south/portsmouth-services

Where can I stay locally?

There are several national and independent hotels around The Wedge, along with many guest houses and B&Bs on Waverley Road adjacent to the venue.

For a full list of accommodation near the venue follow this link. http://www.visitportsmouth.co.uk/where-to-stay

General Contact Details

Address: 147b Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW
Phone: 023 9229 3301
Email: info@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

FACEBOOK: @TheWedgewoodRooms
INSTAGRAM: @wedgewoodrooms

Box Office Contact Details

Phone: 023 9286 3911
Email: box.office@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

Box Office Opening Times

The Box Office is open from 10.00am to 4.00pm for telephone enquiries only,we do not take telephone orders for tickets, but we can help with lost tickets and any quieries you may have.

Support Slots

Unfortunately we cannot offer support slots with touring acts unless specified by the promoter or agent. However there are occasional opportunities. These will be advertised on our social media so make sure you're following our Facebook page to stay up to date. Instructions on how to apply will be included in the relevant post.

For info on local promoters, festivals and tips please CLICK HERE

Job Vacancies

If we are looking to recruit more staff we will post it on our social media channels, so please keep an eye on them. If you want to send in a CV you are more than welcome to hand one in to the Box Office, and we will keep it on record.

Complaints Procedure

We aim to deal with all complaints as effectively as possible. If it is a minor issue then please feel free to ask for a Duty Manager via a member of staff on the night of the show. If you have a more serious complaint, or staffing issue then please email

info@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

We endeavour to respond to all complaints within five working days.

About Us

The Wedgewood Rooms, also known as 'The Wedge' , is a 400 capacity Independent Live Music Venue located in Portsmouth, England. The venue has been nominated for the NME’s best small venue award three times and regularly hosts national and international touring acts, comedians, club and tribute nights.

More recently we’ve added film festivals, quiz nights and independent theatre to our program. Our smaller venue The Edge of the Wedge, (attached to The Wedge), regularly hosts local acts, smaller touring acts and DJs.

The Wedgewood Rooms and its small team have helped turn Portsmouth into a primary destination for many artists and comedians on the touring circuit, becoming a hub for Portsmouth's creative arts communities in the process. The overall aim is to provide the community of Portsmouth with a unique, independent space in which to experience and perform alongside some of the UK's most exciting and cutting edge touring artists

We love what we do, we hope that you do too.

You can explore our history via the VENUE HISTORY page and listen to acts who have played the venue over on SPOTIFY

Community Interest Company

The Wedgewood Rooms is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) with a trading arm.

The CIC's main purpose is primarily one of community benefit rather than private profit.

The specific aims of The Wedgewood Rooms CIC include:

• Managing and providing local venues and performance spaces to enable musicians and other creative artists to showcase their work.

• Providing a programme of events that will allow opportunities for local residents to access regular live performances, including music, theatre and comedy. Delivering a diverse music and cultural programme is at the heart of this.

• The CIC works closely with charitable groups providing them with event space for fundraising activities, as well as helping to develop a skills base within the groups and working in partnership on specific projects.

• The CIC works with local educational establishments to provide facilities and space for the development of their creative arts students, as well as helping the students with their understanding of a professional music and creative environment.

We are proud to help and support all aspects of the community in which we live.

Environment

Inspired by recent events we have made a pledge to become more environmentally friendly.

We stopped using plastic straws in 2017, but since then we have made a commitment to achieving the following:

• Reducing our carbon footprint by converting all our lighting, both around the venue and on stage to LED

• Increase the level of recycling of waste.

• We have introduce a deposit scheme on branded plastic glass ware that is designed for multiple use, to reduce our environmental impact

• We will also take advice on how we can become more respectful towards our environment.

Website Acknowledgements

Special thank you to Nikki Court from Mix It All Up, Tony Palmer and Paul Windsor for contributing photos to our website. Check out their pages.

COMEDY

From Jack Dee to Jack Whitehall the biggest names in comedy all launched their careers at the Wedge - Portsmouth's original and oldest Comedy Club. Over the years many household names have graced the venue stage as part of a national tour, or at our fortnightly Wedge Comedy Club in collaboration with Off The Kerb Productions .

Initially starting as a comedy venue way back in 1992, The Wedge has played host to a wide variety of up- and- coming acts who would go on to achieve huge success. The impressive list of comedians who are now regulars on both the small and silver screen include Mark Thomas, Bill Bailey, Eddie Izzard, Lee Evans, Dara O'Briain, Tim Minchin, Russell Howard, Jo Brand, Michael McIntyre, Milton Jones, Rich Hall, Tim Vine, Romesh Ranganathan, John Bishop, James Acaster, Tom Allen, Omid Djalili, Rory Bremner, Frank Sidebottom, Brendon Burns, Rob Newman, Jason Manford and many many more.

Memorable moments include Eddie Izzard warming up for a world tour with two nights at the venue, Jack Dee performing three sold out nights on his first ever UK tour (with support from a little known act, Lee Evans) and BBC Radio One recording its prestigious show Loose Talk live at The Wedge.

The format for a Friday night Wedge Comedy Club is simple: you, your friends and the company of three top-notch comics from the international circuit. We serve food for the first hour after doors open, last orders at 8.15pm - perfect if you are coming straight from work.

For Comedy Club dates visit the LISTINGS section. Doors 7.30pm, food served till 8.15pm, Comedy finishes 11.00pm ish. Please note that due to TV commitments line - ups can be subject to change.

In addition to the Comedy Club, our Comedy On Tour shows allow comics the chance to drop in on their latest UK tours. This is the perfect opportunity to catch the very best up-and-coming and established comedians in the world of comedy today. Recently we’ve been visited by James Acaster, Rob Newman, Simon Evans, Flo & Joan, Maisie Adams to name but a few.

TECH SPECS

For a full description of The Wedgewood Rooms Tech Specs, please click the download link for the PDF below.

WEDGE TECH SPEC PDF

LIGHTING SPEC PDF

For a full description of the Tech Specs for our smaller room The Edge Of The Wedge please click the download link for the PDF below.

EDGE TECH SPEC PDF

GET A GIG

This page will hopefully give you some insight and tips into navigating Portsmouth’s vibrant music scene and maybe even help when developing as a musician.

Support Slots

Unfortunately we cannot offer support slots with touring acts unless specified by the promoter or agent, however there are opportunities on occasion. These will be advertised on social media so make sure you're following our FACEBOOK page to stay up to date. We will usually ask for the following in the comments section which will then be collected and passed onto the promoter.

• A contact e-mail address (set up for the band and regularly checked)
• Links to music (upload your music to Spotify, Bandcamp or Soundcloud)
• Social media links (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)

Please do not e-mail us your links, send us files, phone the venue or message members of staff on their personal social media accounts. Please follow the steps provided when the opportunities are advertised..

Local Promoters

There are some fantastic promoters putting on smaller touring acts and local gigs in the Edge - get acquainted with some of them in the links below.

Promoters who put shows on at the Wedge and Edge regularly:

• ABH Promotions (Alternative)

• Beats & Swing (Dance/Hip Hop/Electronic)

• Fitz Promotions (Indie Rock)

• PVC Promotions – our main touring show booker & promoter

• Southsea Fun (Pop-Punk/Hardcore)

• Square Roots Promotions (Country/Americana/Folk)

• The Management (Punk/Garage Rock)

• Trash Arts Open Ya Mouth (Open Mic)

• Tru Steel Promotions (Rock/Metal)

• Word of Mouth (Hip-Hop/Rap/Grime)

If there aren’t any promoters repping your favourite genre you can always put on your own show in The Edge! Please see the VENUE HIRE page for details.

Music Festivals

The Wedge is a prominent venue in several new music festivals. These are great for discovering exciting new bands and future headliners. They will often showcase local talent so follow the links to find out more about them and how to apply to play.

• Golden Touch Festival

• Icebreaker Festival

• Night Currents Festival (Indie/Alternative/Post-Punk)

Practice Spaces

There are loads of fantastic rehearsal facilities in the city to get you ready for that big show. Just a few below

• Casemates

• Southsea Sound

Recording Studios

There are also a wide variety of recording studios in and around the city. Just a few below

• The Foundry Studios

• Mayfield Studios

• Quay West

• Southsea Sound

News, Photos, Networking Opportunities

Portsmouth and Southampton DIY Punk & Underground Music Community is a good place to find musicians, post about upcoming shows and share new music.

Similarly Mix It All Up are doing a great job documenting the local scene through photography and articles. Check out the website for some amazing shots, interviews and gig recommendations.

Big thank you to Nikki Court from Mix It All Up for supplying Edge photos for our website, Tony Palmer and Paul Windsor for the Wedge photos. Check out their pages.

HIRING THE VENUE

We have two venue spaces for hire with limited availability:

• The Wedgewood Rooms has a capacity of 400 standing / 280 seated.

• The Edge has a capacity of 100 standing / 60 seated.

Please be aware that weekend dates are often booked well in advance with touring shows.

If you wish to hire either venue for your own event please email info@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk with the following information:

• Preferred date(s).

• What type of event (live music, comedy, corporate etc).

• If this event is to raise money for a specific project or charity.

• Event running times.

But before doing any of this please check this website to see if your requested date is available.

We will endeavour to get back to you as quickly as possible to discuss the potential booking.

VENUE HISTORY

One of Southsea's oldest landmarks, The Wedgewood Rooms served as a storage space in WW2, a ballroom, a jazz club and a community function room where famously Arnold Schwarzenegger competed in a body building competition in 1968. It is as a music and comedy venue however that The Wedgewood Rooms gained its international reputation. Since launching in 1992, it has seen some of the world's biggest international touring artists take to its stage, earning a reputation as one of the UK's most prestigious independent venues. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Mercury and Brit Award Winners have been regular visitors to the venue since the early 90's.

LIVE MUSIC

Photos by Paul Windsor Photography

For almost 35years The Wedgewood Rooms has been at the cutting edge of music in Portsmouth. Working in partnership with independent regional promoters PVC, it has built a legendary reputation as arguably one of the best small venues in the UK, playing host to some of the biggest bands and breaking new acts into the world; Oasis, Pulp, Stereolab, Jeff Buckley, The Strokes, Muse, Twenty One Pilots, Catfish & The Bottlemen, Biffy Clyro, Paloma Faith, Barenaked Ladies all played shows on their way to success. The list is endless and reveals the huge range and diversity of talent on display at The Wedge.

Photos by Paul Windsor Photography

Even after bands go on to fill large capacity venues and stadiums they often return to the cozy confines of The Wedge for festival and tour warm-ups. Portsmouth music fans have been lucky enough to spend an intimate evening with Primal Scream, Kasabian, PJ Harvey, Gorillaz, James, Feeder, Placebo, Supergrass and Razorlight to name a few. Most recently Billy Bragg performed a residency with us, playing 3 sold out shows, while legends like Buzzcocks, Johnny Marr, Damon Albarn, Lee Scratch Perry, and Thurston Moore have dropped in for special events. We were also blessed to witness one of the last live shows from Joe Strummer.

Photos by Paul Windsor Photography

Along with the touring acts there is a strong emphasis on local band nights which help give acts from Portsmouth and the surrounding area a wider fan base and a leg up on the music ladder. Since 1992 we’ve aimed to encourage and support new talent, providing support slot opportunities when available and hosting an annual Showcase for local bands. Many of which go on to secure support slots with touring acts and recognition within the local music community. Some have gone on to headline their own sell-out shows here as part of a larger UK tour. With the addition of a smaller sister venue The Edge, newer and local acts are offered a unique space to perform in and promote their own shows. This is also a great place for promoters and photographers to hone their craft.

For more info on the local scene visit the GET A GIG section of the venue info page

COMEDY

From Jack Dee to Jack Whitehall the biggest names in comedy all launched their careers at the Wedge: Portsmouth's original and oldest Comedy Club! Over the years many household names have graced the trusty boards at the venue as part of a national tour, or at our fortnightly Wedge Comedy Club in collaboration with Off The Kerb Productions

Initially starting as a comedy venue way back in 1992, The Wedge has played host to a plethora of up and coming acts who would go on to achieve huge success. The impressive list of comedians who are now regulars on both the small and silver screen include Mark Thomas, Bill Bailey, Eddie Izzard, Lee Evans, Dara O'Briain, Tim Minchin, Russell Howard, Jo Brand, Michael McIntyre, Mark Lamarr, Rich Hall, Tim Vine, Romesh Raganathan, James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ronni Ancona, Omid Djaili, Rory Bremner, Frank Sidebottom, Brendon Burns, Rob Newman and many, many more.

In addition to the Comedy Club, our Comedy On Tour shows allow comics the chance to drop in on their latest UK tours; an opportunity to catch the very best up-and-coming, and established, comedians in the world of comedy today! Recently we’ve been visited by Rob Newman, Simon Evans and Flo & Joan to name a few.

TRIBUTE BANDS

Everyone has their favourite all-time band but unfortunately not everybody will be lucky enough to see them play live.

The Wedge plays host to many tribute bands that bring the music and atmosphere of the original band to the stage. Whatever style of music you enjoy, chances are we have a tribute act for you! Long gone are the days when tribute bands were seen as cheap or corny copies, cashing in on the success of the original artists. These days they are professional outfits that spend time and effort studying their chosen performer and rehearsing to get every sound as close to the original as possible.

No wonder acts such as the The Smyths, The Total Stone Roses, Limehouse Lizzy, Oasish, Dirty DC, , and local favourites Fleetingwood Mac and Rhythm Of The 90s keep coming back to packed houses. We pride ourselves on booking the very best tributes and if you're sceptical about tribute acts, you won't be after seeing this lot.

Tribute shows give you an opportunity to enjoy the music and soak up the kind of atmosphere that only good musicians can create, and to re-live the artistry of bands long gone.

THEATRE, FILM & SPOKEN WORD

Whilst The Wedge is renowned for its live music and comedy, it has a long history of staging cutting edge theatre and spoken word events.

The first venue in the City to stage The Vagina Monologues, we have become the Portsmouth home of Townsend Productions who, over the last few years, have brought theatre shows including the one man magic lantern show The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists to our stage. Recently the Certain Curtain Theatre Company brought their highly acclaimed production Lady In Red to the venue, a domestic abuse drama in support of local support services.

Spoken word events have featured Portsmouth debuts from Tony Benn, Howard Marks, Simon Yates, Julian Cope, Jello Biafra and Benjamin Zephaniah. We’ve also been involved in several independent film events working with the 48 Hour Film Challenge and Making Waves Film Festival.

CHARITY EVENTS

Photo (right) by Russ Leggett

We’re proud to work with some amazing local promoters and charities to raise funds and awareness for multiple causes.

Annual events like Southsea Christmas Covers, The Southsea Alternative Choir, The Big Fat Quiz and the Annual Foodbank Gig raise thousands for charities every year.

We’re also the home of a Be Yourself a night in conjunction with Gig Buddies. These nights are designed to encourage the inclusion of individuals with disabilities and are an accessible event for everyone.

If you would like to know more about the venues accessibility or how to hire the venue please go to the VENUE INFO page.

SPOTIFY

Wedgewood Rooms Spotify account with playlists from our touring acts, local acts and staff picks.

THE WEDGEWOOD ROOMS @ SPOTIFY

WEDGEWOOD ROOMS ARCHIVE PLAYLISTS

Through these playlists we hope you’ll recognise some future legends and discover some obscure gems!

We’ve tried to include as many headliners and support acts as possible but these are by no means definitive and will be updated so make sure you’re following us on SPOTIFY

Expect these playlists to become bigger and more diverse as the years go on!

MUSIC VENUES ALLIANCE

The Wedge is a proud founding member of the Music Venues Alliance. Set up in January 2015, the Music Venues Alliance (MVA) is a free-to-join, informal association of Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs) based in the UK.

With over 850 members (as of January 2024) the MVA represents a significant proportion of UK GMVs and speaks with authority on behalf of the sector via the Music Venue Trust.

MVT regularly consult with members to inform their lobbying and fundraising work, share information and resources, along with connecting people. 

MUSIC VENUE TRUST

Music Venue Trust (MVT) is a UK registered charity which acts to protect, secure and improve Grassroots Music Venues. It aims to secure the long-term future of iconic Grassroots Music Venues

These establishments have played a crucial role in the development of British music over the last 40 years, nurturing local talent and providing a platform for artists to build their careers and develop their music and performance skills. MVT work to gain recognition of the essential role these venues fulfil, not only for artist development but also for the cultural and music industries, the economy and local communities.

MVT aim to preserve and improve venues, making them more efficient and improving the experience for performers and audiences. The long-term plan to acquire the freeholds of as many of these vital venues as possible via Music Venues Properties

For more information on the Music Venue Trust go to http://musicvenuetrust.com

MY DOG SIGHS

Dog House Studios is the latest addition to The Wedge, and is the studio, and new home of Portsmouth based artist MY DOG SIGHS.

After 10 years of giving his art away for free as part of the now infamous Free Art Friday project, Southsea based MY DOG SIGHS has found himself strapped in to a well-deserved meteoric rise. With an international following in the US, Israel, Japan and of course the UK, sold out shows under his belt, and a strong following of staunchly loyal fans on social media; MY DOG SIGHS is fast becoming an important figure on the contemporary art scene. His style bounces between melancholic and often naive portraiture; his now iconic painted tin cans, and glassy reflective eyes hiding secret narratives. The Dog House Studio is a liberating environment which not only gives him a space to explore and refine his creative practice but also a point of contact for locals artists to meet, share ideas and join forces.

To keep up to date with what My Dog Sighs is up to check the following:

www.mydogsighs.co.uk
www.facebook.com/My-Dog-Sighs-115489371467/
www.twitter.com/mydogsighs
www.instagram.com/mydogsighs