The struggles faced by small venues

News: 28th November 2012 by Louise Dodgson under Live

With recent news that The Well in Leeds is to close, and obviously following closures of other small gig venues around the UK during 2012, this article focuses on The Forum in Tunbridge Wells and investigates how these venues keep running on a shoestring. Volunteering staff and a true passion and dedication for putting on gigs are what keep venues such as The Forum going against the odds.