According to the Music Venue Trust (MVT), 125 grassroots music venues closed in 2023, with more than half shutting their doors permanently. In response, 122 Music Management is stepping up to raise money and make a difference by hosting 24:1900, a 24-hour online music festival celebrating independent artists worldwide.
24:1900 The Global Online Music Festival
This ambitious project will see independent artists from across the world’s time zones all take to the virtual stage on Saturday 21st December when the clock strikes 7 pm. Hosts 122 Music Management believe this to be the world’s first 24-hour virtual music festival. In addition to their support of The Music Venue Trust, proceeds from ticket sales will also be shared with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) recognising the amazing work MSF does in saving people’s lives in conflict zones, and natural disasters across the world.
Discover the artist lineup & buy tickets
Independent bands and artists have been sourced from every time zone. 24:1900 will feature talented acts from traditional festival heartlands (UK, USA, Australia), alongside artists from lesser-known musical territories including Georgia, Indonesia and Mexico. The festival aims to break down barriers and showcase incredible talent to a global online audience.
The diverse lineup for 24:1900 spans Indie, rock, electronica, hip-hop and even World Music. Early bird tickets are now available at a very reasonable £12. The price includes a 24-track downloadable compilation album and customisable digital tickets.
Discover the artists playing at 24:1900 via this Bandcamp Playlist
About 122 Music Management
Mark and Mike, founders of 122 Music Management (122MM), are passionate about supporting independent talent. Mark has managed Sky Diving Penguins since July 2021, guiding them through the release of their critically acclaimed debut LP at the end of 2021. The album was recognized by Bandcamp as “New & Notable,” and Louder Than War praised it, saying, “We may have been waiting for Sky Diving Penguins’ debut for 30 years, but it’s worth the wait.”
Since September 2023, Mike has managed Still Traffico, whose debut single, Seagull, received glowing reviews with LondonPeaky describing “Still Traffico as a band to savour, not just pre-save.”
122 Music Management also supports several affiliate acts, and we’re committed to expanding our offerings to help them reach new heights. We only work with artists we truly believe in, driven by a passion for grassroots music and the talent it brings to the scene Beyond artist management, Mark and Mike have cultivated strong connections with key figures in the grassroots music community in the UK and beyond, strengthening their support network for emerging artists. 122 Music Management is focused on Thinking. Doing. Differently, and empowering artists to be artists and with 24:1900 they are truly living their mantra.
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Words Mark Knight
