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MONDAY 31 JANUARY – SUNDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2022<\/strong><\/p>

#IVW22<\/a> has official begun and we’ve already been treated to some massive gigs, including some early shows from a couple of our ambassadors…<\/p>

Wet Leg<\/a> played a blinding night at the Joiners, Southampton<\/a> last night. Showcasing a load of new tracks that whipped the eager crowd into a frenzy, they are definitely sounding ready for the rest of their IVW tour. <\/p>

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Photo: Jamie MacMillan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>

Our Northern Irish ambassador SOAK<\/a> also performed a beautiful set at Heartbreakers, Southampton<\/a> on Thursday night to an intimate audience that would have heard a pin drop between songs. We can’t recommend the rest of her tour dates more.<\/p>

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Photo: Sarah Louise Peters<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Further up North, Manchester were treated to a surprise last-minute gig from Squid<\/a> at YES (Pink Room)<\/a> on Friday 21st January. A quick sell-out was guaranteed and the lucky crowd weren’t disappointed.<\/p>

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Photo: Piran Aston<\/figcaption><\/figure>

We can’t tell you how excited we are to get out to independent venues all over the UK this week, they deserve our support so much so let’s get out there and really celebrate them. Even for a Monday, there is so much live music to enjoy tonight…<\/p>

Franz Ferdinand<\/a> open up the #IVW22 BBC6 Music<\/a> tour at PJ Molloys, Dunfermline<\/a> whilst at the other end of the country, Andy Bell Space Station<\/a> kicks things off at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester<\/a>.<\/p>

CLICK HERE<\/a> to view the full #IVW22 schedule where you can buy tickets for all events.<\/p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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