Two more iconic grassroots venues where Oasis and Arctic Monkeys once played have futures secured

Both venues are historic in terms of bands which have performed there (Picture: The Croft)Two historic grassroots music venues in England have been preserved for future gigs after a campaign from Music Venue Properties.The Joiners in Southampton and The Croft in Bristol have both been purchased with support from Arts Council England.Artists including Arctic Monkeys, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, PJ Harvey, Oasis, IDLES and Wet Leg played at the venues early in their careers,The trust helps by removing