coronavirus.The grassroots spaces are among 1,385 theatres, museums and cultural organisations across England which have benefitted from a £257m grant – the largest chunk of the government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund to date.The Cavern, which hosted early gigs from The Beatles, has been given £525,000 to fund the recording of performances from local musicians.
They will be streamed online to provide employment opportunities for technical staff and artists from across Merseyside.The Brudenell, widely considered to be one of the UK’s greatest grassroots venues, will also receive £220,429 to host a free weekly event as well as livestreams.The crucial lifeline against the financial effects of coronavirus comes after cultural organisations.