I know a guy who ran a Manchester themed pub here in Barcelona and bemoans the days he'd invite UK bands he'd find on myspace/soundcloud etc, give them their big shot. Made him feel like he was rick rubin or whatever. He's really sad about it. Bit of a downer tbh dunno why I hang out with him

UK bands need gigs and venues in the UK to learn their trade before touring ex UK Venues that were hanging on by the skin of their teeth went under as heating, energy, booze became more dear, people became more skint and went out less plus covid The music shops also closing down says it all