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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The Script announce HUGE arena gig in Leeds this year
Boyband and radio hitmakers The Script are coming to Leeds and are playing out alongside an equally big support act.
'For the First Time' in almost a year, The Script are playing a run of live shows across the UK including Leeds' First Direct Arena.
This Irish-based band have soundtracked generations with their hits spanning two decades including 'Hall of Fame', 'Breakeven', 'Superheroes' and more.
Consisting of lead vocalist Danny O'Donoghue with Benjamin Seargent on bass, guitarist Ben Weaver and drummer Adam Marcello, their music fuses pop and rock.
The Script has released three albums that have topped both UK and Ireland charts as well as four Top 10 singles and they're hoping to reign supreme on the charts once more with upcoming LP The User's Guide to Being Human.
Although the full album doesn't drop until August, Danny and the rest of the lads have dropped a single titled 'Man In The Arena'.
There's even a nod to the Northern music scene on the tracklist as one of the upcoming releases is labelled 'The Crowd Was Singing Wonderwall'.
Other tracks on this LP include 'Living Our Life Without Me', 'I'm 100 Different People' and a song that's sure to get a few tears out of all of us - 'Grow Old with Grace'.
As well as announcing this new run of shows set for Winter 2026, The Script are joining Take That on a stadium tour titled The Circus Live across June and July.
Joining The Script on their latest UK tour this Winter is James Morrison known for similar ballad-like hits including 'Broken Strings' and 'Wonderful World'.
The Script UK tour dates
Mon 2 November - Belfast, UK - SSE Arena
Thu 5 November - Newcastle, UK - Utilita Arena
Fri 6 November - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
Sat 7 November - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
Mon 9 November - Nottingham, UK - Motorpoint Arena
Tue 10 November - Leeds, UK - First Direct Bank Arena
Thu 12 November - Aberdeen, UK - P&J Live
Fri 13 November - Glasgow, UK - OVO Hydro
Sat 14 November - Sheffield, UK - Utilita Arena
Mon 16 November - Bournemouth, UK - Bournemouth International Centre
Thu 19 November - Liverpool, UK - M&S Bank Arena
Sat 21 November - London, UK - The O2
The Script are visiting First Direct Arena on Tuesday 10 November 2026 for their The Man In The Arena Tour with tickets and more info HERE.
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A daytime rave where you can be in bed by 8pm is coming to Sheffield
Clementine Hall
The famous Day Fever is back and this time it’s set to be bigger and better than ever before.
If you haven’t heard of Day Fever before, then we are about to blow your mind.
Launched in early 2024 by actress Vicky McClure and frontman of Reverend & The Makers Jon McClure, Day Fever has become somewhat of a cultural sensation.
From its debut her in Sheffield to a tour that sees thousands of ravers hitting the dance floor each month, the message is clear: people want to dance and let loose, but still be in bed before 9pm. And to be honest, we don’t blame them.
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Running from 3pm to 8pm, Day Fever provides a proper night out that doesn’t completely write you off for the entire weekend.
Heading to Sheffield City Hall on Saturday 6th June, this edition of Day Fever will be filled with nothing but wall-to-wall hits courtesy of DJs Stars & Stace, Olly Hayes and Christian Carlisle.
"If you look back at the first Sheffield one to what we are now, the evolution of it is amazing," says Vicky McClure. "It was still the same people that wanted the same thing; they just wanted to go out in the day… and just have a dance!"
Think less nightclub, more joyful chaos. “It feels like a massive house party at your nan’s,” Vicky laughs. “No drama, no egos, just people acting daft, getting dressed up, and having the best time."
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"It’s stories that we hear that really sum up what it's about," says Vicky McClure. "We’ve had people going through chemotherapy… people grieving… and all of a sudden you just feel this room filled with love."
Clementine Hall -
6th August 2025 
