Play 2 All is a free directory scheme for everybody to use to secure the future for our world envied live music scene. Launches September 1st 2024, won’t cost you a penny & aim is to prevent further closure of UK venues & events by encouraging 3 simple practices.
Main objective is to attract those not currently enticed by live music, any who may have lost interest or anyone not currently catered for.
As well as a horrifying number of venue & event closures in 2023, 2 highly concerning facts also emerged; 4 out of 5 women currently do not leave their urban homes alone after 7pm in the evening & although commendable progress made with wheelchair access, a staggering 92% of disabled people never use a wheelchair & remain unaccommodated.
To combat the above 3 simple practices will be encouraged. These include advertising proposed show finish times to enable easier transport & collection as well providing necessary seating at any ‘all standing’ events. There’s also a focus on clean, safe spaces & without necessarily altering programming, providing whole community engagement by local advertising & promotions.
Project was launched at a series of well received multi genre UK events 21st – 30th March 2024. The Play 2 All model was devised by an experienced team of industry volunteers who took inspiration from a no. of established, respected UK venues in its design & model formation. (See Directory Page)
2024 Year end target is to list a full directory of live music venues & events that have Play 2 All Guidelines adopted as standard. Please join us all & subscribe for Free below as the alternative isn’t worth considering. Your help & support is very much appreciated. ‘Play 2 All’ team 2024
“Aim is to encourage new audiences to enjoy Live Music as well as bringing back the more vulnerable & the lapsed”
Mike, team volunteer
“Great scheme and incredibly simple too. Feel this plan has a v.good chance of actually working if everyone gets behind it”
Charles Ebdon, promoter.
“As an independent performer the venue crisis has become a huge issue. A scheme like this that costs nothing to take part in is a real blessing”
Natalie Sidwell, performer
“It is impossible to ignore what this can achieve. Live Music is a disappearing art form and too few people are fighting to defend the current situation, let alone improve it. Join Play 2 All and support musicians and venues now and in the future”
Guy Lewis, winyard guitars uk