The Lowry to get £3m in 'much-needed' Government funding

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hereCases including criminal trials are continuing to be heard in spaces usually used for theatre shows, music concerts or stand-up comedy.Reacting to the funding announcement, Julia Fawcett, chief executive of The Lowry, said: "Thank you to the Arts Council and the Government for the grant of £3m from the Cultural Recovery Fund."This fund has provided a vital lifeline to many arts organisations up and down the country and we are incredibly grateful for the support that it will provide to The Lowry."Since being forced to close our doors back in March we have done our best to continue to serve our audiences, support our staff and provide creative opportunities for artists and communities - all in the face of losing 93% (£12m) of our income.