Harry Styles has announced that he will donate £1 from every ticket sold on his UK tour to support grassroots music venues.
Therefore, the pop star will directly fund the LIVE Trust, which helps small venues survive across the country. Meanwhile, organisers say he is the first major artist this year to commit stadium tour profits to grassroots music.
As a result, his Wembley Stadium run alone could generate more than £700,000 for struggling venues if all tickets sell. Consequently, industry leaders have praised the move as a major step for the live music ecosystem.
Earlier this month, Styles revealed his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, which will release on March 6. Shortly after, he followed the album announcement with details of his Together, Together world tour. Now, excitement continues to grow as fans prepare for one of the year’s largest concert runs.
Meanwhile, the London leg features eight nights at Wembley Stadium, each with a capacity of 90,000 fans. Therefore, this single residency has the potential to deliver huge financial support to independent venues nationwide.
Additionally, the global tour spans major cities across Europe, North America, and beyond. In Amsterdam, Styles will perform eight shows at the Johan Cruijff Arena with Robyn as support. Likewise, he will complete a thirty night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York with Jamie xx opening. Furthermore, international fans will see support from Fcukers, Jorja Smith, Foushee, and Skye Newman in cities such as São Paulo, Mexico City, Melbourne, and Sydney.
The Music Venue Trust welcomed the donation model and highlighted its long term impact. Moreover, the organisation explained that small contributions become powerful when applied across large scale tours. Consequently, they described the initiative as essential for sustaining the live music industry’s foundation.
However, some fans raised concerns over rising stadium ticket prices. In response, Music Venue Trust acknowledged the difference between stadium and grassroots pricing. Nevertheless, the organisation emphasised the importance of revenue flowing back into smaller spaces that develop emerging talent.
Therefore, they stressed that high profile tours can help protect the venues that support future artists. Ultimately, they thanked Styles and his team for choosing to support long term change.
In addition, fans attending the London shows will also see Shania Twain join as the special guest. As a result, the Wembley dates promise an unforgettable experience while contributing to an important cause.
Together, Together London dates:
Friday 12 June – Wembley Stadium
Saturday 13 June – Wembley Stadium
Wednesday 17 June – Wembley Stadium
Friday 19 June – Wembley Stadium
Saturday 20 June – Wembley Stadium
Tuesday 23 June – Wembley Stadium
Friday 26 June – Wembley Stadium
Saturday 27 June – Wembley Stadium
Ultimately, Harry Styles’ decision highlights how global tours can uplift local music communities. Consequently, his contribution may inspire other major artists to follow the same path.
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