Over 400,000 is to be provided in funding to help gigs and festivals happen this year.
The Live Performance Support Scheme aims to provide money for live events to take place even with reduced attendances. Longford based Circus Vegas American Circus is the biggest local beneficiary receiving €203,190 to travel throughout Ireland
In Leitrim, the Landmark hotel has received €126,941for a number of performances and in Roscommon J & C Promotions Limited has received €162,432 to host The Three Amigos with guests in different venues around the country.
In Cavan, Garry Construction have received €52,892 for outdoor live events with multiple acts filmed for streaming in Loughcrew Oldcastle and the Westenra Hotel in Monaghan has received €31,735 for Live entertainment from July to September.
The full list is below:
EVJJT LTD DUNNES BAR Leitrim €15,868
Live Music Venue providing a path for Irish musicians and bands perform in front of a large audience.
The Landmark Hotel Ltd The Landmark Hotel Leitrim €126,941
A number of performances with entertainment acts such as comedy, theatre, dance contemporary bands, musical artists and electronic artists.
John & Stephen Courtney t/a Circus Vegas American Circus Circus Vegas Longford €203,190
Big Circus travelling around Ireland.
Wayne Thorsose Ballyrose Media Roscommon €31,260
Live Country Music shows with full band with different special guests each week.
J & C Promotions Limited Roscommon €162,432
The Three Amigos with guests in different venues around the country.
