NEWS: Revive Live gigs @ Independent

Image: Pizzagirl

You might have spotted some high profile gigs popping up across the region recently under the Revive Live banner – an initiative launched by Music Venue Trust in partnership with the National Lottery, which sees one-off performances from artists like Sam Fender, The Futureheads, Rag ‘N’ Bone Man and Twin Atlantic take place at grassroots venues in an effort to give them a much-needed boost and bring music fans back to live shows.

Sunderland’s Independent have been blessed with several Revive Live shows throughout September, with sets coming up from box-fresh pop innovator Pizzagirl (Wednesday 8^th); Dutch indie quartet Pip Blom (Saturday 11^th), alt. rock newcomers Apollo Junction (Monday 13^th); and Hull’s ‘post-punk absurdist polemics’ LIFE (Friday 17^th). These shows take place alongside Independent’s usual roster of local and up and coming talent, which this month includes shows from Yorkshire new wave rock band Sarsaparilla (Friday 3^rd) and fast-rising songwriter Andrew Cushin (Friday 10^th).

“We’re really excited to finally welcome live shows back to Independent.” Says Independent’s promoter Ben Richardson. “It’s been a long time coming but these Revive Live shows feel like a perfect way to bring music back, supporting the artists and the venues with funding as well as allowing every ticket buyer to bring a mate for free [on production of a National Lottery ticket]. Hopefully audiences can expect some top quality performances from touring artists, ranging from indie, rock and pop, coming from as far away as Holland.”