Honey Box Live, the grassroots music broadcast series known for platforming emerging grassroots music talent, is back for its ninth series and it’s back on the road again.
Filmed in front of live audiences and live-streamed across the UK, Honey Box Live captures the energy and atmosphere of original music performances in unique pop-up studio settings. Since 2016, Honey Box Live has become a trusted platform for unsigned acts and creative production talent alike, and has been delivered largely voluntarily by a team of industry professionals.
“We’re bringing the full live broadcast setup into different venues, building something special in each space and giving original artists a stage and a spotlight,” said co-producer Pete Herbert. “It’s about capturing real energy, the spark of a live set, the reaction of the room and sharing the music that deserves to be heard.”
Series 9 will take Honey Box Live on tour across the Midlands from August 2025 to April 2026, with a run of unforgettable gig nights at community-rooted venues and creative spaces. Each one will be professionally filmed and streamed in real time, allowing you to watch from the comfort of your own home - if you can't make it to one of the venues!
The series kicks off on Sunday 31 August at Foxlowe Arts Centre in Leek, a venue known for its vibrant programming, community feel and role at the heart of Leek’s thriving cultural scene.
“Foxlowe Arts Centre is a perfect place to start the new series, it’s a beautiful venue with real character and it’s right at the heart of a creative town,” added Pete. “There’s a strong music scene in Leek and we’re excited to bring Honey Box Live into that mix and capture something special and broadcast it.”
Key venues for Series 9 include:
- Foxlowe Arts Centre (Leek)
- Keele University Clock House Courtyard (Outdoor)
- BlueNote Nightclub (Derby)
- King Street Studios (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
- 2Funky Complex (Leicester)
- Wolverhampton Arts Centre
- and a finale back at King Street Studios in April 2026.
Select episodes also form part of Amplifying Grassroots Talent, a parallel project supported by Arts Council England, offering behind-the-scenes opportunities for emerging creatives and technicians.
“We’re proud to be adding real development opportunities alongside the shows but first and foremost, this series is about celebrating original music, platforming new talent and connecting scenes across the region,” said Herbert.
More information, artist announcements and ticket links will be available at www.honeyboxlive.co.uk
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