A new creative endeavor is making waves in Manchester, offering robust support to emerging musicians.
- Fuel The Music (FTM) launches its flagship venue in Manchester, backed by Camden Town Brewery.
- FTM aims to open a series of venues across the UK, providing funding and development opportunities for artists.
- The ‘Donation Drink’ scheme allows fans to support musicians directly, enhancing community collaboration.
- Manchester’s rich musical history makes it an ideal home for FTM’s innovative approach.
Fuel The Music (FTM), a pioneering creative venture, has opened its flagship venue, FTM Manchester, on Cross Street. Supported by Camden Town Brewery, this initiative aims to bolster the creative industries in the United Kingdom, providing considerable backing to emerging artists. The launch is set to drive artist development and success through comprehensive support mechanisms.
FTM is not only committed to opening a network of venues nationwide but also focuses on generating financial resources for musicians. It offers a range of development and touring opportunities designed to dismantle barriers for up-and-coming artists. The venue will host various events, enabling bands and musicians to showcase their talents in-house or use the space for personal endeavors, all at no cost. Artists who work directly with FTM will enjoy the advantage of retaining the entirety of their ticket sales revenue.
In collaboration with several sponsors, including Camden Town Brewery, Fuel The Music introduces an ingenious ‘Donation Drink’ scheme. This program enables fans to contribute financially to artists, as a portion of each drink purchased goes directly into a fund dedicated to FTM talent. This community-focused strategy highlights FTM’s commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for musicians.
The premiere of the FTM venue in Manchester is a monumental occasion for the creative company. It plans to feature a plethora of events and themed nights, with a carefully selected roster of independent bands and solo artists representing diverse music genres. The choice of Manchester, a city with a storied musical heritage, as the site for the first FTM venue, underscores the venture’s deep connection to music history and its commitment to creating a space where breakthrough music can flourish.
Tony Porter, the founder and CEO of Fuel the Music, expressed his enthusiasm for the project’s location: “At FTM Manchester we’ll take you through the gears of many genres of music. Reliving past sounds alongside discovering contemporary breakthrough music – it will become an iconic place where fans can say that they ‘heard that band first’ right here at FTM. And of course, we’ll be making a whole load of incredible memories and friends along the way.”
Fred Nesbit of Camden Town Brewery articulated the company’s excitement about the partnership: “We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Fuel the Music and be a pivotal part of a much-needed cultural change for the British music industry. Whilst FTM are taking strides to support musicians, our focus within this project is making sure the lights are kept on and pints are pouring in the venues that give artists the platform to grow, learn and build experience and opportunity to play.”
Fuel The Music’s launch in Manchester paves the way for a transformative impact on the British music scene, championing artistic growth.
