Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 58660

Music Venues: Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Tabled: 10 June 2025

Answered: 17 June 2025

Question

Mary Glindon

Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support grassroots music venues in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend constituency.

Answer

Chris Bryant

The government has announced £2.5m of continued funding for the Arts Council England’s (ACE) Supporting Grassroots Music Fund (SGMF) for 2025-26. This enables grassroots music venues, recording studios, promoters and festivals to apply for grants of up to...

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