Independent Venue Week announce Nova Twins as 2026 Artist Ambassadors
Alongside the announcement of its 2026 edition, which runs from 26 January - 1 February, Independent Venue Week have revealed Nova Twins as their Artist Ambassadors.
Nova Twins have brought positive change to the industry, breaking down barriers for female people of colour. Their campaigning in 2022 led to the MOBO Awards recognising alternative music with its own category for the first time, while also establishing the Nova Twins Creative Musicianship Scholarship at ICMP, funding three years of tuition for aspiring musicians.
Previous IVW Artist Ambassadors have included Yolanda Brown OBE DL, English Teacher, Wet Leg, beabadoobee, Philip Selway, Arlo Parks, Anna Calvi, Wolf Alice, Nadine Shah, Colin Greenwood, Adrian Utley and Novelist.
“Independent Venue Week has enjoyed the support of some awesome Artist Ambassadors over the years, so we’re really honoured that Nova Twins have agreed to accept the title in 2026. They are a true force of nature, a genuinely innovative band, and testament to live music’s power to break down barriers, build communities and bring about positive change. They represent all we strive for, and I’m so happy they will join us in celebrating next year’s event,” Sybil Bell, Founder & CEO, Independent Venue Week says.
“At a time when AI is dominating so many conversations around music, artists like Nova Twins prove that performing your own original music in independent venues and building up an authentic fanbase is all about 'Actual Intelligence' - based upon talent, hard work, and in-person connections.”
Shows already confirmed for IVW26 include performances by Naima Bock, The Pill, Buzzcocks, HotWax, Will Varley, Retrofile, Matt Storm, Scott Lavene, The Dunwells, Oslo Twins, Dylan LeBlanc, Tom Hingley, Nick Harper, thistle., 808 State (DJ Set), Chris Hawkins (DJ Set), Mad Professor, Youth Sector, The Gentle Good, Romeo Stodart & Ren Harvieu, Gwenifer Raymond, John Bramwell, and Annie & The Caldwells with more being added on a daily basis.
Independent Venue Week 2026 runs from Monday 26 January to Sunday 1 February. For more information, visit independentvenueweek.com.
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