Oct 13, 2026, 5:50 PM

A new Beat Network #map helps people reach more than 50 grassroots #music #venues across Greater Manchester by bus and tram.

Created by the Greater Manchester Music Commission, Music Venue Trust and Transport for Greater #Manchester, it highlights transport links to venues including Band on the Wall, YES, Gullivers and Night and Day.

The initiative aims to make gigs more accessible and affordable while supporting artists, businesses and the night-time economy.

Greater Manchester has 52 venues in the Music Venue Alliance, a national network supporting independent music spaces and emerging talent. Grassroots venues contribute more than £500 million annually to the #UK #economy.

The map follows the launch of five night bus routes linking Oldham, Stockport, Tameside, Salford and Trafford with Manchester city centre. Night buses now run across Greater Manchester every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with single fares costing £2.
https://news.tfgm.com/press-releases/a368b607-4b00-4656-8e05-822e686a9510/new-beat-network-map-to-support-grassroots-music-venues-and-connect-audiences-with-gigs

An infographic titled "the beat network" maps public transport routes—including bus, tram, and train connections—to 52 grassroots music venues across Greater Manchester, such as the Northern Quarter and Oxford Road.