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€1.7m funded Covid Music Stimulus Scheme

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The Covid support scheme for the music industry supported 318 artists alongside 817 music industry professionals, according to figures released by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media today.

The Music Stimulus Scheme, worth €1.7m gave 185 artists recording grants, creating employment for 694 musicians, while 56 artists were supported to release new music.

Minister Catherine Martin said the funding was provided during an extremely difficult period for the arts, and she congratulated those who created and shared work.

Among the artists receiving funding were Denise Chaila, Saint Sister, Kojaque and Elaine Mai. A number of recipients went on to be nominated for awards including the Choice Music Prize and the RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards

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