Music Venues: Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Commons · Question 58660 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 17 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Mary Glindon
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
Answered by Chris Bryant, 17 Jun 2025
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...