Glastonbury Festival among recipients of latest Cultural Recovery Fund grants

The latest round of the UK government’s Cultural Recovery Fund has been announced today (April 2). The £1.57bn support package, which was announced last July, provides financial support for music venues, independent cinemas, museums, galleries, theatres and heritage sites as they weather the financial impact of coronavirus. After Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden confirmed that the funding will …

US music venues can apply for pandemic relief grants in April

by: Ariel King Mar 23, 2021 The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) is offering $16 billion in funding to live venues, museums, theaters, and other entertainment spaces that have remained closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for relief grants will be available via the Small Business Administration (SBA) website on April 8. SBA …

Arts Council England Awarding Financial Grants to DJs, Sound Engineers, More

Performing artists and creators—including DJs, sound engineers, and lighting technicians—can now apply for grants from Arts Council England. The Developing Your Creative Practice fund (DYCP) is open to new applicants seeking relief in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the grants is to assist “cultural and creative practitioners” financially by covering expenses …