Liverpool Philharmonic receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

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Liverpool Philharmonic receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

Monday 12 October 2020

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Liverpool Philharmonic has been awarded £748,000 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today.

Liverpool Philharmonic is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support. £257 million of investment has been announced today as part of the very first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England. Further rounds of funding in the cultural and heritage sector are due to be announced over the coming weeks.

The closure between March and October 2020 was one of the longest periods without concerts in Liverpool Philharmonic’s 180-year history. This grant helps to mitigate the financial challenges of this period.

We are thrilled to be able to present concerts with live and digital audiences in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, and continue work with our In Harmony programme and Youth Company.

Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said:

“This funding is a vital boost for the theatres, music venues, museums and cultural organisations that form the soul of our nation. It will protect these special places, save jobs and help the culture sector’s recovery.

“These places and projects are cultural beacons the length and breadth of the country. This unprecedented investment in the arts is proof this government is here for culture, with further support to come in the days and weeks ahead so that the culture sector can bounce back strongly.”

Chair, Arts Council England, Sir Nicholas Serota, said:

“Theatres, museums, galleries, dance companies and music venues bring joy to people and life to our cities, towns and villages. This life-changing funding will save thousands of cultural spaces loved by local communities and international audiences. Further funding is still to be announced and we are working hard to support our sector during these challenging times.”

Michael Eakin, Chief Executive at Liverpool Philharmonic, said:

"We are very grateful for this grant which will help us to remain financially stable during this extremely challenging period. The grant will also help us continue to offer a programme of Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra concerts for live audiences, and concerts streamed online. It will support the work of Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company, and an extensive learning programme including our In Harmony programme working with children and young people in North Liverpool."

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For further information about the Liverpool Philharmonic please contact rachel.gaston@liverpoolphil.com/ 07926 077 376

Arts Council England is the national development agency for creativity and culture. We have set out our strategic vision in Let’s Create that by 2030 we want England to be a country in which the creativity of each of us is valued and given the chance to flourish and where everyone of us has access to a remarkable range of high quality cultural experiences. We invest public money from Government and The National Lottery to help support the sector and to deliver this vision. www.artscouncil.org.uk

Following the Covid-19 crisis, the Arts Council developed a £160 million Emergency Response Package, with nearly 90% coming from the National Lottery, for organisations and individuals needing support. We are also one of several bodies administering the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund and unprecedented support package of £1.57 for the culture and heritage sector. Find out more at www.artscouncil.org.uk/covid19