Such venues offer independent acts a chance to build a fan base and hone their skills, and have been a driving force behind the recent growth in independent music and the growing focus on bands rather than individual stars.
這些表演場地，提供了獨立樂團成長茁壯、培養樂迷的機會，並且是近年來「獨立音樂」與「樂團現象」崛起背後的重要因素。