Brighton Dome has received £445,000 from Arts Council England‘s (ACE) Emergency Response Fund to support the registered arts charity through the Covid-19 crisis and help protect its short-term survival over the summer months.Following its closure in March 2020, 67% of its self-generated income was lost through ticket sales and events.
The organisation has a £12.5 million annual turnover but its 1,800 capacity venue is currently unable to re-open for live concerts or performances due to social distancing regulations.Andrew Comben, Chief Executive of Brighton Dome, said: ‘We are enormously grateful to Arts Council England for this support which offers immediate financial security whilst our venue remains closed over the next few months.