Arts Council England Gives £2.4M In Emergency Aid To Opera Cos.
"Opera has emerged as the big winner in the first round of Sustain funding from Arts Council England, the new cash pot set up to help cultural organisations combat the effects of the recession." The largest award, £900,000 went to Welsh National Opera (which tours in England every year), with English National Opera receiving £750,000 and the Royal Opera House £700,000. The Stage (UK) 07/31/09

Posted August 4, 2009 09:49 PM