A new study has revealed the UK's top 10 indie music venues outside of London, and one of our very own has come up trumps.
But it really comes as no surprise.
It's no doubt that independent music venues are the real backbone of the UK's thriving music scene.
It's thanks to these top class venues that new artists are able to perform and with it, fresh new talent is launched into the mainstream.
But, what independent venues specifically have captured the hearts of the nation?
Well to find out, Betway analysed social media and Google review data to unveil the top ten stand out above the rest.
Coming in at number three is our very own Brudenell Social Club. If you're a lover of anything music related, you'll have heard of this spot.
Originally a Leeds working men’s club, Brudenell has gained legendary status in the indie music scene and is the highest-rated venue in the top five, with a whopping 4.8 stars. Yep, we'll take that.
It also racked up nearly 21,000 Instagram posts and 397 TikTok hashtags.
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A true Leeds landmark loved by artists and spectators alike, we're very lucky indeed to have this grassroots venue in our wonderful city and we'll do all we can so that they can stick around.
Beating Brudenell in the top two spots are SWG3 in Glasgow at number one and The Cavern Club in Liverpool at number two.
Here's the full ranking for the most popular indie music venues in the UK outside of London:
SWG3, Glasgow
The Cavern Club, Liverpool
Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
King Tut's, Glasgow
Band on The Wall, Manchester
The Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow
Rock City, Nottingham
Pop Recs, Sunderland
Future Yard, Birkenhead
Peggy's Skylight, Nottingham
What do we reckon then? Are you happy with our ranking or do you think we deserved to snap up the top spot.
Once thing's for sure, we fancy going to a gig at Brudenell Social Club this weekend. Who fancies it?
You can see what's on at Brudenell Social Club here.
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Jungle are back and have announced a huge Leeds gig for later this year
Modern funk and soul band Jungle are officially heading back to Leeds.
The Mercury Prize-nominated group will be performing at the First Direct Bank Arena this November, following their blistering summer on the festival circuit last year.
They'll be heading to Leeds on Saturday 21 November 2026.
Jungle was formed back in 2013 by producers and friends Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland.
While they technically worked as a duo for years (until 2023, when touring member Lydia Kitto became an official member of the band), Jungle are known for their huge live performances.
They always fill stages with musicians and vocalists, for incredible funk n soul live shows.
The bands huge hits include Back on 74, Casio, and Busy Earnin’, from four top-10 albums including 2023’s groundbreaking Volcano.
The upcoming Leeds date forms part of the band’s upcoming world tour, which arrives in the UK in November 2026 following a string of international performances across Europe, North America, and beyond.
Fans can expect a setlist jam packed with standout tracks, including fan favourites such as ‘Volcano’ and ‘Back On 74’ and newer material from their upcoming album ‘Sunshine’, released on 14 August that continues to push the band’s signature sound forward.
With over 3.4 billion streams to their name, Jungle’s Leeds show is set to be one of the hottest tickets of 2026 so we wouldn't mess about if we were you.
Tickets for Jungle in Manchester will go on general sale from 10am on Friday 27 March, with pre-sale from 10am on Thursday 26 March.
Leeds band Yard Act announce 2026 UK tour including homecoming gig
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Yard Act are back as they announce first round of UK headline dates since 2024.
We are so, so back.
It's been a few years, but Yard Act have just announced a small selection of UK gigs for later in the year including a homecoming gig at the O2 Academy on Friday 6 November.
The dates follow the band’s first show of the year at the 6Music Festival this Friday across The Pennines in Manchester.
After Leeds, the lads will be performing shows at the O2 Victoria Warehouse on Friday 13 November before making their way down south to the O2 Academy in Brixton on Thursday 26Â November.
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Yard Act completed the touring for their critically acclaimed second album Where’s My Utopia? with a victory lap back home at the 5000 capacity Millennium Square in Leeds in August 2024.
It was a record that brought a stark change of pace to the acerbic, post-punk of their debut, embracing something altogether more playful and bringing a different energy. It shifted the dynamic on stage too, with the addition of dancing backing singers and additional musicians and openly challenged listeners to reconsider who they thought Yard Act were.  Since then, the band have remained active, whether writing Where’s My Utopia’s follow-up on scratching the itch to get back on stage, heading out across the UK and Europe with The Hives, which was preceded by an intimate one-off show at Blackpool Tower last May.  Following a lengthy stint in the studio, the band now look to the Autumn for three big UK dates and we cannot wait.
Tickets go on artist presale from 10am on Wednesday 25 March before hitting general sale at 10am on Friday 27Â March. Sign up here.
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