As we journey through Manchester’s grassroots scene in celebration of this year’s Independent Venue Week, we’re speaking to the North West’s own Phoebe Green! From the infamous Ruby Lounge to the iconic AO Arena, she’s been able to perform on just about every stage the region has to offer.

Which Manchester venues have you performed in so far and how has this journey been for you?

“The Wonder Inn, Gullivers, AATMA, Jimmy’s, The Ruby Lounge, SOUP, Night & Day, YES, Deaf Institute, Band On The Wall, various o2 venues, Albert Hall, New Century Hall, Victoria Warehouse, AO Arena … I think that’s all of them! I’ve been performing since I was at uni so it’s been a good 8 years of adding as many Manchester venues to the list as possible.”

What’s your favourite local venue either to perform or attend?

“I love YES as a venue because I live nearby and it will always have a place in my heart for nostalgic reasons, gigs at Albert Hall are always beautiful and I do appreciate the option to sit down, we played New Century Hall a few months ago and the team there are so accommodating, the sound there is great, it’s too hard to pick just one!”