Gary Reid

Head of Partnerships & Programmes @FeaturedArtists | Music, Bands, Brands, Marketing, Creative thinker....

[Aaron Bastani @AaronBastani]

When a national anthem is about a nation, not a family.

[Music Week @MusicWeek]

Imogen Heap, Rachel Chinouriri and Bastille's Dan Smith among fresh wave of FAC ambassadors https://t.co/UTWJmovDJm

[Marco Foster @MarcoFoster_]

Bruce Springsteen: “If you stand against heavily armed masked federal troops invading an American city using Gestapo tactics against our fellow citizens. If you believe you don’t deserve to be murdered for exercizing your American right to protest, then send a message to this president — ICE should get the fuck out of Minneapolis”

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

Brix Smith warns of a "cultural dust bowl" if artists are priced off the road. 

Without emerging artists touring, there are no future headliners, no new scenes, no next wave.

[Marina Purkiss @MarinaPurkiss]

Give this a little click and make Reform sweat…

[Paddy Power @paddypower]

🚨 EARLY PAYOUT! 🚨

Right, we've seen enough. We're paying out on Celtic to win the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership!

Applies to all singles and multis, online and retail. No max stake.

18+ GambleAware | #CelticFC

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

Simply put, without artists performing, the live sector will collapse.

the FAC is calling for the industry to recognise the cost of touring crisis that artists are facing. There’s no point keeping venues open if artists can’t afford to perform in them.
#supportingartists

[Paddy Power @paddypower]

FULL-TIME! Motherwell 1-1 Rangers

Congratulations to Celtic on winning the 25/26 Scottish Premiership.

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

💡FAC CEO, David Martin, spoke to IQ Magazine about the FAC UKAT Fund, ticket buying trends and what it could mean for the future of Grassroots music.

➡️See what he had to say: https://t.co/pCZAKfUpt3

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

FAC 101 🔎Get to know: BBC Introducing

Join Jess and Kelly to find out everything you need to know about BBC Introducing, from radio to festivals, and learn how you can get involved.

➡️Register now: https://t.co/6ypx5VQIvk

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

✨Music’s biggest night did not disappoint!

From Charli XCX’s onstage party to Kendrick’s sweep - the 2025 Grammys were a moment.

Here are just a few of our favourite moments from the night!

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

🔊The FAC has established a UK Artist Touring (UKAT) Fund.

Developed with the Musicians’ Union and Music Managers Forum, the fund will act as a vehicle to distribute artist-allocated revenues collected by the recently-launched LIVE Trust.

➡️Learn more: https://t.co/0Ex4Uu9RSa

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

📰 Mixmag reports on the ongoing cost of touring crisis.

"This crisis is particularly hard on independent artists from working-class backgrounds, as they do not have the resources available to take a financial hit to boost their careers."

➡️Read more: https://t.co/5Z41AhJC7q

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

📰An important exchange in the House of Commons yesterday, between Dame @cj_dinenage, Chair of the Select Committee, and @RhonddaBryant, Minister for Culture.

They sent a clear message: if the industry fails to act, the government is prepared to step in.

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

➡️Get Involved: January

Each month, we’re spotlighting opportunities to support your creative journey 🎶✨From funding options to inspiring programmes, there’s something for everyone.

This month's round up includes @IvorsAcademy, @PRSFoundation, @thegreatescape and more.

[Gary Reid @gary_reid]

Great article demonstrating not to just go with the headlines!

[NME @NME]

Music sales hit 20 year high – but “beneath the surface, UK artists earn far below average salaries”

@FeaturedArtists @ERALTD @musicvenuetrust https://t.co/oCHp2g4Xau

[Gary Reid @gary_reid]

If you’re an artist you should be signing this petition 🙏🏻

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

Here’s what some fans and music makers have said in response to our calls for ensuring that artists are directly supported during the crisis in grassroots live music.

🗣️Use your voice—sign the petition.
#SupportingArtists

https://t.co/SpgRDEMlhT

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

🌎Our CEO, David Martin, spoke to Sky News about the cost of touring crisis facing grassroots music.

The problems facing live music will only be solved if we
enable artists to perform, develop new audiences, and pay those in the supply chain.

#SupportingArtists

[Musicians' Union @WeAreTheMU]

The government has responded to the @CommonsCMS recommendations for the grassroots live sector, and has agreed that the industry should deliver a blanket levy on arena tickets. This would offer much-needed support to artists, promoters & venues.

We welcome this news.

[The FAC @FeaturedArtists]

🗞️This morning, the Government has backed recommendations made by the @CommonsCMS for a levy on tickets sold for stadium and arena concerts, which would go into a fund to support the grassroots live sector.

Our CEO, David Martin, reacts to the response ➡️