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The east London haunt, its future uncertain even after a rare protection against noise complaints, is a microcosm of a live music industry under siege
Proper Pubs has put £1m into upgrades, Admiral Taverns has invested more than £347,000 into two Staffordshire pubs, and around £97,500 has been ploughed into grassroots music venues across the country.
A grassroots music venue has ‘filled a black hole’ and given thanks for a sizable donation which allowed it to buy a new sound desk.
Some 23 grassroots music venues, including four pubs, have scored charity grants in the fourth round of Music Venue Trust’s (MVT) pipeline investment fund.
The Southend live music venue will use the funds for improvements to its lights and microphones.