coronavirus crisis, including a €25 million expansion of its popular Live Performance Support Scheme (LPSS).Government minister Catherine Martin unveiled the new measures yesterday (March 9), which also includes €14m for a new programme called the Music Entertainment Business Assistance Scheme (MEBAS), that will contribute to the overheads of music businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis.The LPSS was first launched last November as a €5 million and saw “exceptional demand.” Initial recipients of LPSS funding received grands ranging from €10,000 to €400,000.
and included gig promoters, theatre producers and venues of all sizes.The new MEBAS scheme, which is expected to open for applications next month, will offer music companies a flat.
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