Katy Perry Pledges £1 Per UK Tour Ticket to Support Grassroots Music Venues
Katy Perry has announced a £1 donation to Music Venue Trust from every ticket sold during her upcoming UK Lifetimes Tour in October 2025. The donation will support grassroots music venues across the United Kingdom.
Katy Perry with British flag background
The Lifetimes Tour will feature Perry's greatest hits across five UK cities:
- Glasgow: OVO Hydro (October 7)
- Manchester: AO Arena (October 8)
- Sheffield: Utilita Arena (October 10)
- Birmingham: Utilita Arena (October 11)
- London: The O2 (October 13)
Perry's connection to UK music venues runs deep, having performed her first UK shows at Water Rats in Kings Cross and London's Scala in 2008. The donation initiative aims to protect and improve these vital grassroots venues that support emerging artists.
"I'm proud to donate £1 from every ticket so that venues like The Water Rats and Scala can continue to usher in the next generation of music talent," Perry stated.
Mark Davyd, CEO of Music Venue Trust, expressed gratitude for the support, noting that contributions will help keep venues open and enable promoters to bring new music to communities across the UK.
The UK tour announcement follows sold-out shows in Australia and Mexico, demonstrating strong international demand for the Lifetimes Tour.
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