A really nice Band-Aid : Funding boost for Melbourne music industry
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The owner of Melbourne s Cherry Bar says a $5 million state government rescue package to help music venues survive will be a big help but won t cover the magnitude of losses suffered from the COVID-19 shutdown.
Creative Industries Minister Danny Pearson on Wednesday named 68 venues – including Cherry Bar, Revolver Upstairs, Section 8, and Geelong s Barwon Club Hotel – that would share in the latest round of the live music venues program.
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Victoria’s prized music industry will receive a massive boost with the Andrews Labor Government supporting music venues, musicians, businesses and workers to continue their road to recovery – sharing new music and live performances with audiences across the state.
Minister for Creative Industries Danny Pearson and Member for Albert Park Martin Foley today visited St Kilda’s iconic Espy Hotel to announce funding for the venue alongside almost $8 million in grants targetting all levels of the industry.
More than 130 Victorian music businesses, artists and venues will share in grants totalling around $3 million, supporting nearly 5,000 jobs in the industry as part of the
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