Dugdale Arts Centre secures £30,000 music grant
Enfield venue to create new performance space and support young musicians.
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The Dugdale Arts Centre in Enfield Town has been awarded 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.
The project is designed to address a need for more grassroots music venues and performance opportunities for young and early-career musicians within the borough. An underutilised area of the Dugdale will be converted to provide a space for musicians and producers to perform and develop their skills. Enhancements to music equipment and overall venue quality are also planned to support frequent music events.
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Edward Smith, the council’s cabinet member for council assets and culture, stated that the grant would allow for investment back into the community. He added that the funding would build on the Dugdale's existing programme of diverse music events and support Enfield's music scene, increasing access to live music for local audiences. "With this grant funding, we can support homegrown talent and address the need for music spaces in Enfield," Smith said.
In partnership with Drumsheds at Meridian Water and other local organisations, the Dugdale will offer paid opportunities, industry masterclasses, networking events, and a mentoring programme. Cultural events and music programmer Lexy Morvaridi, formerly of the Southbank Centre, will produce the programme. Edmonton-based rapper Nine Levels and DJ & MC Academy founder Krissy Simms are involved as project ambassadors.
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The grant will also fund a twelve-month schedule of live music events at the Dugdale, intended to showcase local and emerging talent.
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+What will the £30,000 grant be used for at Dugdale Arts Centre?
The £30,000 grant will create a new live music performance zone and upgrade existing facilities at Dugdale Arts Centre. This includes converting an underused area into a performance space and improving music equipment to support frequent events.
+How will the grant help young musicians in Enfield?
The grant will provide paid opportunities, industry masterclasses, networking events, and a mentoring programme for young and early-career musicians. It will also fund a twelve-month programme of live music events to showcase local talent.
+Who is involved in running the new music programme at Dugdale?
The programme will be produced by cultural events and music programmer Lexy Morvaridi, with ambassadors including Edmonton rapper Nine Levels and DJ & MC Academy founder Krissy Simms. The Dugdale is also partnering with Drumsheds at Meridian Water and other local organisations.
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