The Stables has received confirmation today from Arts Council England that it has been awarded £297,090 in emergency relief funds from the application that it submitted for support from March to September.

This funding application open to the Arts Council’s National Portfolio Organisations pre-dated the Government’s announcement on 6th July that funding support of £1.57 billion has been earmarked to support the arts sector.

Monica Ferguson, Chief Executive & Artistic Director of The Stables said, “Having lost 95% of our income overnight, we are relieved to receive this additional support from Arts Council England which will fund 60% of our costs during this closure period. The support we have had from individuals and organisations donating towards our crowdfunding appeal which has reached nearly £20,000 has also been fantastic and we want to thank everyone for their contributions.”

The Stables has been closed since 17th March and has postponed around 300 events including IF: Milton Keynes International Festival as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no immediate prospect of reopening the venue until the Government’s restrictions on live music venues and theatres are eased and guidance released.

Arts Council England Emergency Relief Fund Makes £297,000 Award to The Stables