previously announced that £2.25million of that fund would be earmarked to help support the country’s venues.The Emergency Grassroot Music Venues Fund has now been increased to £3.36million.
The first grants to be taken with it will be shared between 135 venues across England who applied for support to help them keep their business going through the coronavirus pandemic.Some of the venues who will receive funding in this round include Birmingham’s Sunflower Lounge, Brighton’s Green Door Store and Manchester’s Gorilla.In a press release, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “This Government is here for culture and these grants today show we are determined to help our exceptional music industry weather the COVID storm and come back stronger..
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