Today, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), with support from Music Venue Trust (MVT), invites music fans across England, Scotland and Wales to nominate their favourite local music venue for the chance to receive a bundle of premium Fender gear, as part of Fender’s ongoing initiative to support the UK’s grassroots music venue community.
In recognition of the vital role that grassroots music venues play in nurturing emerging talent and sustaining live music culture across the UK, Fender is calling on music fans nationwide to push their favourite venue into the spotlight. Music fans can head here to nominate their chosen grassroots venue. Three winning venues – one from each of England, Scotland and Wales – will be selected based on the highest number of regional nominations received, with each winner awarded a gear bundle from across Fender brands, including a Hot Rod Deluxe™ IV amplifier, a 5150® Iconic® Series 40W EL34 1×12 Combo, a Rumble™ 200 bass amp, an Acoustic SFX® II amplifier and a StudioLive® SE Digital Console Mixer – size tailored to the venue’s needs. Full terms and conditions apply.
As Fender celebrates the stories, communities and artists that make these vital spaces the beating heart of the UK’s culture and music ecosystem, everyone who submits a venue nomination will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Precision Bass®, the instrument made to be played live. Nominations close on 1st October. No purchase necessary. Prize draw open to residents of England, Scotland and Wales aged 18 or over. Full terms and conditions apply. See HERE for details.
“Grassroots music venues are where it all begins, the stages where artists cut their teeth, develop their careers, and the places music fans discover their new favourite acts. Fender has always believed in the power of that connection, and this partnership with Music Venue Trust is our way of putting that belief into action,” said Liam Cunnah, Executive Vice President, EMEA, Fender. “We’re asking fans across the UK to tell us which venues matter most to them, because nobody knows these spaces better than the communities they serve, and we look forward to getting some fantastic new gear into the rooms where the next generation of artists will make their mark.”
“Grassroots music venues are where artists develop their craft, build audiences and create the foundations of sustainable careers. They are also vital cultural spaces at the heart of their communities,” said Denzil Thomas, Partnerships Lead at Music Venue Trust. “This partnership with Fender gives music fans an opportunity to celebrate the venues that matter to them, while helping us highlight the extraordinary work these venues do every day to support live music.”
Head here to find out more, vote for your favourite venue, and be in with the chance to win a 75th Anniversary Player II Sparkle Precision Bass®.
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