the Save Our Stages Act passing into law five months ago.The coronavirus-enforced shutdown of live music in 2020 had sparked fears that many venues across the country would have to close permanently, but the passing of the Save Our Stages Act in December – which guarantees independent venues and theatres $16billion (£11.27million) in federal relief grants – raised hopes of a recovery for the live music sector in the US.While it was reported last month that the SBA funding was yet to materialise, the National Independent Venues Association (NIVA) has now confirmed that Shuttered Venue Operator Grants are starting to be dished out.“The collective cheering from fellow independent venues and promoters has been reverberating throughout our.
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