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CASH to the tune of more than £7 million is to be drummed out across “as many grassroots music venues and independent museums as possible”. Cultural sites at risk of closure due to coronavirus are to receive a share of the pot in the new year. Making the announcement today, Scottish Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said: “Culture and heritage are vitally important to all of our lives in Scotland, at this time more than ever.” The next phase of Holyrood’s Grassroots Music Venue Stabilisation Fund will provide £4m to live music venues that were financially sustainable before the pandemic in a bid to prevent their permanent closure and keep them stable until April.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
It s undoubtedly been a difficult year for the live music industry thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many gigs and festivals have been cancelled, with small and grassroots venues running appeals and crowdfunding to survive.
There s hope on the horizon though with the new vaccine being administered, and there s some brand new tech being installed at some music venues which may make things even safer.
The 100 Club in London has hosted some legendary shows over the years. The likes of Oasis, The Who, The Kinks, The Clash and more have all played there. It s now one of the first venues to try new air-conditioning technology to reduce airborne pathogens.