Grassroots Rising CIC Founded in 2025 by Chai Wallahs and the Diplomats of Sound, Grassroots Rising is dedicated to empowering and uniting the UK’s grassroots industry. We exist to deliver innovative, transparent, and collaborative solutions to the growing challenges faced by independent artists, businesses, and communities.
Serving as a central hub for connection, advocacy and as catalysts for change, we aim to bring creatives, organisations, and supporters together to stand as one, harmonious voice that truly puts the unity back in community.
Our founding initiative, “Where It All Began,” marks the beginning of a movement to reignite, sustain and celebrate the vibrant foundations of grassroots culture
Critically Acclaimed, Independent Festival Venue: Supporting Grass Roots Music since 1999
When it comes to supporting the Grass Roots Music scene, providing consistent platforms for Independent artists, and the perfect performance environment; there really is only one festival venue capable of delivering.
Our brand new, completely radical, utterly mind-blowing independent collaborative festival
model with immensely clear objectives;
To unite the independent UK festival industry, support the grassroots ecosystem, and ensure a richer more vibrant cultural landscape for future generations
An agency with a difference: Providing the connections, support, and development that emerging artists need to become established, professional performers.
All the while supporting grassroots promoters & venues to book world class artists whilst staying true to our independent roots.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wed 31 DecThe Trinity CentreThis is not the end, this is where it All Begins. Join the Chai Wallahs Family and a whole host of their favourite artists and collaborators for a packed night of incredible live music, DJ Culture & New Beginnings.
Thu 18 JunAbbots Ripton - Secret Garden PartyCreate a new, collaborative, not-for-profit festival - designed to secure the future of independent grassroots music, venues & festivals.
OUR PARTNERS
Founding Organisations
Festival Partners
Educational Establishments
Industry Organisations
Supporting Suppliers
Venue Partners
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