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Tinie Tempah: Small Venues Crucial for UK's Soft Power

5/22/2026

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At the Ivor Novello awards, Tinie Tempah warned that losing small venues would erode the UK’s soft power.
Skye Newman said the music industry lacks space for working-class artists and called for more talent-search programmes.
Tempah highlighted his involvement with the Save Our Scene campaign to protect venues.
Artists noted that diverse scenes such as grime arise from varied cultures, but the UK lacks an underground movement to nurture talent.

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At the Ivor Novello awards, Tinie Tempah warned that losing small venues would erode the UK’s soft power.
Skye Newman said the music industry lacks space for working-class artists and called for more talent-search programmes.
Tempah highlighted his involvement with the Save Our Scene campaign to protect venues.
Artists noted that diverse scenes such as grime arise from varied cultures, but the UK lacks an underground movement to nurture talent.