€50 Million: Live Performance Funding

March 9, 2021

Mary welcomes the announcement from Government today of €50 Million in supports for the Live Performance sector.

Key features of the Live Performance Support Scheme include:

· Support live performances that will occur on or before 30^th September 2021.

· Support the creation of employment and wellbeing opportunities in the culture and creative industries and the generation of high quality artistic output.

· Scheme is aimed at commercial venues, producers and promoters in the culture sector (e.g. music, entertainment and theatre).

· Awards will range from €10k upwards.

The Live Performance Support Scheme 2021 will be open for applications from 19^th March 2021 until Wednesday 14^th April. Further information can be found here.

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