Kettering singer Mae Stephens to set off on UK tour

Mae Stephens will headline an 11-date UK tour from 18 March to 1 April, supported by the Music Venue Trust through its Liveline Fund to help grassroots venues.

Mae Stephens, a singer from Kettering who rose to prominence on TikTok while working in a supermarket, is preparing to tour the UK for the first time. The run of shows is being supported by the Music Venue Trust through its Liveline Fund, an initiative aimed at helping artists, promoters and small venues. Stephens has previously had a hit with the song If We Ever Broke Up and has said she is excited to perform in smaller, more personal spaces. The Liveline Fund is backed by the Grassroots Levy, a system linked to contributions from major touring acts. Key details: - Mae Stephens rose to attention on TikTok and had a hit with If We Ever Broke Up. - She will headline an 11-date UK tour running from 18 March to 1 April, with shows including Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. - The tour is supported by the Music Venue Trust through its Liveline Fund, which aims to support grassroots music venues. - The Liveline Fund is supported by the Grassroots Levy and is used to cover hire costs, touring expenses and to help ensure artists are paid. - Rebecca Walker of the Music Venue Trust said small venues play a key role in helping new artists develop by performing live. Summary: The Music Venue Trust’s backing is intended to ease financial barriers for emerging performers and to bring live shows to smaller venues across the UK. The planned 11-date tour is scheduled to take place from 18 March to 1 April.