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The live music scene in the UK is about to get a major boost, thanks to pop superstar Katy Perry. Katy has announced that she will donate £1 from every ticket sold for her forthcoming Lifetimes Tour of the UK to the Music Venue Trust.
The announcement comes as Katy prepares to bring her career-spanning arena tour to the UK in October 2025, with stops in cities like Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham, and a grand finale at London’s O2 Arena. Fans can look forward to a setlist packed with Katy’s biggest hits, as well as the chance to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the UK’s vibrant live music infrastructure.
The Music Venue Trust, a UK charity dedicated to protecting, securing, and improving grassroots music venues, has welcomed Katy’s generous gesture with open arms. “We want to say a huge thank you to Katy and her team for stepping up to support grassroots music venues, artists, and promoters” said CEO Mark Davyd. “The contribution from these shows will keep venues open, get new and emerging artists out on tour, and enable promoters to bring the best in new music to our communities.”
The Lifetimes Tour follows the recent announcement of additional shows in Australia due to overwhelming demand, as well as the addition of three new dates in Mexico after the initial shows sold out within an hour.
I’m proud to donate £1 from every ticket on the UK leg of the Lifetimes Tour to Music Venue Trust so that venues like The Water Rats and Scala,” Katy enthused. “I played my first UK shows, can continue to usher in the next generation of music talent.”
For those who have been lucky enough to witness Katy Perry’s live performances in the past, the Lifetimes Tour promises to be a truly unforgettable experience.
