IIVA Announces Recipients of Marquee Relief Fund Awards

Today, IIVA announced ten recipients of Marquee Relief Fund Grants. The initial round of MRF awards focused primarily on physical “brick & mortar” independent venues whose core business is centered on live music and entertainment. These awards are designated to assist live music venues experiencing catastrophic revenue loss amidst the ongoing pandemic, government-mandated closures and capacity restrictions.

The Marquee Relief Fund is funded by individual donations and the sale of Keep Indy Live merchandise. Future grants will be made available based on the health of this fund. To contribute to the MRF, please visit our donation page, purchase our merchandise, or support one of our upcoming fundraisers.

A total of ten applicants were selected by the review committee, each receiving a $2,500 microgrant. Award recipients include:

• The Bluebird - Bloomington, IN: $2,500

• The Hoosier Dome - Indianapolis, IN: $2,500

• The Melody Inn - Indianapolis, IN: $2,500

• Mike’s Dance Barn - Nashville, IN: $2,500

• The Pavilion at Pan Am - Indianapolis, IN: $2,500

• Duke’s Honky Tonk - Indianapolis, IN: $2,500

• The Patron Saint - Indianapolis, IN: $2,500

• White Rabbit Cabaret - Indianapolis, IN: $2,500

• The Slippery Noodle - Indianapolis, IN: $2,500

• The Mousetrap - Indianapolis, IN: $2,500

Applicants of that did not receive an award for the initial round will have their applications automatically included for the second round of awards. Applications for the second round of grants will open Friday October, 23rd at 10:00AM. IIVA encourages any independent venue, promoter, or music business to become a member of the Indiana Independent Venue Alliance. Marquee Relief Fund grants are only available to members of the IIVA.

Because the Marquee Relief Fund is an ongoing opportunity for these members, those looking to donate can do so directly through the website, or by reaching out to contact@indianavenuealliance.org.