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Pop superstar Harry Styles is helping struggling music venues across the UK. For his 2026 Together Together tour, he will donate £1 from every ticket sold to small venues, aiming to raise approximately £780,000 for the LIVE Trust. Tour Details and High Demand The tour includes seven cities, with six nights at London’s Wembley Stadium. Following huge demand, Styles added two extra shows. Fans are eagerly queuing for pre-sale tickets, which range from £44.10 to £466.25, with a £2.95 handling fee per order. This pricing is higher than his 2023 Wembley shows, reflecting the rising cost of stadium events. In New York, Styles will perform 30 nights at Madison Square Garden. Despite ticket prices, the tour remains one of the most anticipated music events of the year. His shows coincide with the release of his fourth album, Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, on 6 March. Supporting Grassroots Music Styles is following in the footsteps of artists like Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Lorde, and Radiohead, who have also contributed to small music venues. The LIVE Trust works to protect grassroots venues that are struggling financially. Recent reports show that over half of UK small venues fail to make a profit, and since 2023, more than 150 have permanently closed. "I wouldn’t be where I am today without the gigs I played around the North East and beyond when I was starting out," Styles said. "These venues are legendary, but they are struggling." The Music Venue Trust praised Styles’ contribution, noting that even a £1 levy per ticket can provide long-term support for the live music ecosystem. Culture Minister Ian Murray has expressed support for the initiative, aiming for at least 50% of stadium and arena tickets in 2026 to adopt a similar levy. Levy Impact and Future Plans Although no funds have been distributed yet, the first phase of funding will soon be announced. Beneficiaries will include venues, artists, and independent promoters. Last year, 8.8% of tickets for UK arena and stadium shows included a version of this "grassroots levy," which continues to grow in popularity. Styles’ Upcoming Highlights Alongside his tour, Styles will present at the Grammy Awards this weekend in Los Angeles. He won Album of the Year at the 2023 ceremony for his third record, Harry’s House. Fans have expressed mixed reactions to ticket prices, with some noting that top-tier seats now cost £140 more than last time. Despite this, the focus remains on Styles’ efforts to give back to the music community that supported his early career.
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Harry Styles Supports Small Music Venues with UK Tour Donation

Pop superstar Harry Styles is helping struggling music venues across the UK.…

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