00:01More than 20 grassroots music venues in Liverpool have received council funding aimed at protecting
00:06the city's live music scene.
00:08Liverpool City Council says 22 venues will each receive Ā£2,000 through its grassroots
00:14music venue programme.
00:16The scheme combines small grants with specialist business support delivered alongside the Music
00:23Venue Trust.
00:24Officials say 28 venues applied for help, highlighting strong demand across the sector.
00:29Many small venues have faced rising costs and changing audience habits in recent years.
00:35The council says the funding will help venues continue hosting original live music and support
00:41emerging artists across the city.
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