Over €1 million in funding has been allocated to Kerry to facilitate live music events over the coming months.
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Arts Catherine Martin announced funding for €25 million for 237 organisations nationwide which include commercial venues, producers and promoters.
Minister for Education and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley has welcomed the announcement.
Twelve live music venues in Kerry will share in over €1 million to facilitate the delivery of events over the summer and autumn months.
This scheme aims to provide significant employment and wellbeing opportunities across the live entertainment sector to support live performances, particularly where capacity for live attendance is restricted due to COVID-19.
The INEC in Killarney is among those to receive funding in Kerry; it's been allocated €380,822 for live music shows, live recording of material from acts of the future.
Mike The Pies will receive €131,992 for live performances indoor and outdoor and streamed shows from the Listowel venue.
Celtic Steps The Show is to receive €84,627 for livestreamed performances from Killarney Racecourse Theatre, while Scotts Hotel has been allocated the same amount for live performances.
Homebeat Events is to get €83,360 for INSIDE / OUT a bespoke weekend of music and discussion, while O'Sullivan's Courthouse Pub has been allocated €31,735 for a series of free live traditional music performances.
Kerry venues receiving funding:
Courtney’s Bar receives €10,570 for a number of gigs featuring all local musicians
Staunton Productions Limited Dingle receives €15,630 for a number of gigs at Dingle Creativity & Innovation Hub
MarketShare-Kerry receives €21,157 for Tralee Music Revival- A series of performances to reignite the live Music scene and culture in Tralee.
Nan Hospitality Ltd @The Coachman’s receives €21,484 to stage a number of free performances showcasing Irish talent.
Bruno tavern Limited receives €26,446 for live music performances at Turners Bar Tralee.
O’Sullivan’s Courthouse Pub receives €31,735 for a series of free live traditional music performances
Homebeat Events receive €83,360 for INSIDE / OUT a bespoke weekender of music & discussion set on the Atlantic Coast focused on the interaction of art and modern lifestyle with the great outdoors.
Celtic Steps The Show receives €84,627 to livestream performances from Killarney Racecourse Theatre.
Scott’s Hotel, receive €84,627 for live performances for tourists across the Summer.
Easy Street Ltd receive €109,486 for a number of musical performances.
Mike the Pies receives €131,992 for live performances indoor, outdoor and streamed shows from Mike the Pies in Listowel.
Gleneagle Hotel Killarney/INEC Arena receives €380,822 for live music shows and future sounds with live recording of material from acts of the future.
