If your idea of a dream weekend is live music from bands you love and bands you’ve yet to meet, then listen up. Forget London – it’s too crowded and expensive to be a serious contender. Instead, we’re diving into four cities outside of the capital that are perfect for music lovers.
Why music matters
We’re sure we don’t need to tell you this, but for true music fans, choosing somewhere to live that has a thriving music scene is vital. Not only does it provide you with a source of entertainment, but it’s a great way to make friends. Become a regular at a local music venue, and you’re guaranteed to meet people with similar interests.
4 UK cities that hit the right note
Glasgow
Think of a musical city in Scotland, and your first answer might be Edinburgh, but Glasgow has a fantastic and underrated music scene. Glasgow is renowned for its live music venues and passionate crowds and is home to King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, where Oasis were famously discovered.
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Bristol
Bristol has a creative buzz running through the whole city, and its musical landscape is incredibly diverse, featuring everything from bass-heavy club nights to folk, jazz, and acoustic scenes. As well as traditional venues like the Bristol Beacon concert hall and O2 Academy, it has some very cool, unusual spaces too, like Thekla – where else can you go to a gig on a moored cargo vessel?
Liverpool
While you definitely can’t call Liverpool a hidden gem, thanks to its history as the home of The Beatles, it very much warrants a place on the list. It’s absolutely iconic in the UK’s musical heritage, and you can still go to gigs at The Cavern Club, where the famous foursome played nearly 300 times!
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Cardiff
Can you really have a list of great musical cities and not include the birthplace of Shirley Bassey? Cardiff might not be the first place you think of when you think of live music, but as the Welsh capital and a thriving university city, it has plenty of choice when it comes to both venue and genre. Try Clwb Ifor Bach to sample local indie and hip hop bands.
Make the move to a musical city
If this lineup has inspired you to make a move to somewhere new, then what’s next? If you’re a renter and remote worker, then it’s easy, the world’s your oyster, but for homeowners, it’s a little more complex. One option for those looking for a quick, stress-free move is to use a company that offers cash for homes. These easy-to-use services can give you a guaranteed price and a completion date that suits you, freeing you up for the important things in life.
If you’re not sure yet where you want to end up, how about renting for a while in a new area, or even staying with friends, while you rent out your home on a short-term let or through Airbnb? You can get a taste of the music scene that way, without the commitment until you’re sure.
Wherever you end up, the UK has so much to offer that we’re sure you’ll find the musical city that’s perfect for you.
