MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that 96 live entertainment venues throughout the state have been awarded grants totally $15 million to help with economic hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Several Madison-based venues, including the Overture Center for the Arts, the Barrymore Theatre, the Sylvee and Majestic Theaters, and the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center received funding.
“We know large gatherings of people in small spaces can be a catalyst for spread, which is why our folks in the live music and entertainment industry have been doing their part to help keep their communities and people safe,” Evers said. “These changes haven’t been easy, but these venues have worked to be good partners throughout this process. We hope these funds can provide critical support and stabilization to help them get through until we can all gather safely and enjoy entertainment together again.”
The grants, which were funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provided recipients with up to $500,000 or 25% of 2019 ticket or event sales, whichever was less.
A full list of award recipients is available here.
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