Unsung Hero: Clara Cullen, Music Venue Trust

IQ's latest unsung hero is Clara Cullen, a venue support manager for MVT which is working tirelessly to help grassroots venues survive the pandemic

Clara Cullen, venue support manager for MVT
Clara Cullen, venue support manager for MVT

Raised in an environment where classical music was predominant, Cullen says her introduction to working in music came via Banquet Records in Kingston upon Thames. “It became my haven and gateway into contemporary music, DIY ethics and independent culture.

Raised in an environment where classical music was predominant, Cullen says her introduction to working in music came via Banquet Records in Kingston upon Thames.

“It became my haven and gateway into contemporary music, DIY ethics and independent culture. Through Banquet I discovered their live in-store gigs and records. I remember being genuinely blown away that acts like Bombay Bicycle Club, Ed Sheeran or You Me At Six would come and play.”

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She started a music blog and made a deal with her parents: “As long…

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