Dugdale Arts Centre Receives £30,000 Grant for Music
Funding will establish a new performance zone and upgrade facilities to support young musicians in Enfield.
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The Dugdale Arts Centre (DAC) in Enfield Town has received a £30,000 grant from the Arts Council’s Supporting Grassroots Music Fund. This funding will facilitate the creation of a new live music performance zone and upgrades to the venue's existing facilities.
Enhancing Grassroots Music Provision
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The project intends to address a need for more performance spaces and opportunities for young and early-career musicians and producers within the borough. An underutilised area of the Dugdale Arts Centre will be converted to provide a dedicated space for them to perform and develop their skills. Enhancements to music equipment are also planned to support frequent music events and improve audio quality.
Edward Smith, the council’s cabinet member for council assets and culture, stated that the grant would allow investment back into the community. He added that it would build on the centre's existing diverse music programme and support the local music scene, increasing access to live music for residents. This funding aims to support homegrown talent and address the lack of dedicated music spaces in Enfield, as reported by the Enfield Dispatch.
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In collaboration with Drumsheds at Meridian Water and other local organisations, the DAC will offer paid opportunities, industry masterclasses, networking events, and a mentoring programme. Cultural events and music programmer Lexy Morvaridi, formerly of Southbank Centre, will produce the programme. Edmonton-based rapper Nine Levels and DJ & MC Academy founder Krissy Simms are involved as project ambassadors. The grant also supports a twelve-month schedule of live music events at the Dugdale Arts Centre, featuring local and emerging artists.
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+Who will benefit from the new performance zone at Dugdale Arts Centre?
The new performance zone and upgrades are specifically aimed at supporting young and early-career musicians and producers in Enfield. This means local talent aged 16 to 30 will have a dedicated space to perform, develop skills, and access paid opportunities through the programme.
+What kind of events will take place at the Dugdale Arts Centre over the next year?
A twelve-month programme of live music events will be delivered, featuring local and emerging artists. This includes paid opportunities, industry masterclasses, networking events, and a mentoring programme, all designed to boost the local music scene.
+How will the £30,000 grant be used exactly?
The £30,000 grant will fund the creation of a new live music performance zone and upgrades to existing facilities at the Dugdale Arts Centre. It will also support enhancements to music equipment and a twelve-month schedule of live music events.
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