IndustryFirst reported 25 aug, 13:20 / 3 outlets

Sub Focus to donate £1 per ticket from 2027 arena shows to UK grassroots music

The drum & bass artist's O2 London and Manchester Co-op Live dates will contribute to the LIVE Trust charity scheme.

Headline written by Le Raver across 3 outlets. Each outlet’s own headline is on its report below.

The story
  • Sub Focus will play the O2 in London on 26 March 2027 and Co-op Live in Manchester on 27 March 2027, described as the biggest shows of his career.
    Reported by DJ Mag and EDM Sauce
  • The £1-per-ticket levy contributes to LIVE Trust, which distributes funds to grassroots music initiatives across the UK.
    Reported by DJ Mag, Mixmag and EDM Sauce
  • The voluntary concert levy scheme launched in January 2025 and had raised over £6 million by May 2025.
    Reported by DJ Mag
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Coverage breakdown

3 sources
1 original reporting
2 ran the press release
First to report
EDM Sauce
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Under a minute
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How this story was covered

3 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 25 Aug, 13:20. EDM Sauce published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over Under a minute. Of the 3 reports Le Raver has classified, 1 carried original reporting and 2 ran the press release. That is 3 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.

How it unfolded

  1. 25 Aug, 13:20
    EDM SauceFirst
    Sub Focus Adds £1 Grassroots Venue Levy to His 2027 Arena Shows
  2. Filed 21 aug, 05:50 · outlet published no timestamp
    DJ Mag
    Sub Focus to donate £1 per ticket from upcoming arena shows to grassroots music
  3. Filed 25 aug, 05:49 · outlet published no timestamp
    Mixmag
    Sub Focus announces £1 grassroots ticket levy for 2027 UK arena shows

Sources, in order of reporting

3 outlets
EDM SauceFirstOriginal25 Aug, 13:20
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The drum & bass star will donate £1 from every ticket for his 2027 O2 and Co-op Live shows to LIVE Trust, joining the growing grassroots venue levy movement. The post Sub Focus Adds £1 Grassroots Venue Levy to His 2027 Arena Shows appeared first on EDM Sauce.

DJ MagPress releaseTime not reported
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The move marks the first time a DJ has made the pledge

MixmagPress releaseTime not reported
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Proceeds will be donated to LIVE Trust to support grassroots live music across the UK Continue reading...