The Government is committed to continue supporting artists, organisers and producers in the view of the unprecedented challenges which the world is facing due to the ongoing consequences stemming from the pandemic.

In light of the unique circumstances presented by COVID-19, the Event Support Scheme divided into two strands has been developed to enable cultural and artistic events to take place during the dates stated on page 2 of this document. The Event support Scheme can be availed of for those events falling within the scope outlined in the “Standards for safer organised controlled events taking place in an enclosed area” as published by the Health Authorities. The relevant event/events would also need to satisfy the eligibility criteria as found further below in this document.

The Event Support Scheme – Strand 1 is intended to increase the economic viability of cultural and artistic events through ticket match-funding and logistical assistance; Strand 2 is intended to increase the economic viability of cultural and artistic events through logistical assistance.