Head of agency Coalition Talent Guy Robinson is to launch Coffee House Sessions in September after identifying a waning of the UK student union touring circuit.

Up to two artists per month will perform daytime acoustic performances in coffee houses at two campuses per day during academic terms at 40 Universities.

The initiative is aiming to make up for the loss of an evening drinking culture in student unions, which has been hit hard as cash-strapped youngsters ‘pre-load’ with cheap ...