Bristol City Council is considering a gig levy to help grassroots music venues survive as many across the country are struggling to stay afloat. This will see a new community benefit society set up, which will manage the Bristol Music Fund. Heath said: “Grassroots venues nurture music talent, they bring communities together, and they provide the gathering spaces where people can come and celebrate and bathe in joy. In 2024, 16 per cent of grassroots venues across the country closed due to a mix of rising costs and limited access to public funds. As well as helping venues, the Bristol Music Fund could support artists to create and develop music.