Thursday 30 July 2015

State aid for T revealed

T In The Park received £150,000 state funding from the Scottish Government prior to this year's event, it has been revealed.

The festival took place this year at Strathallan Castle in Perthshire, after moving from Balado in Kinross-shire, which had been its host since 1997. The Scottish Government's website reveals that that DF concerts received a one-off grant of £150,000 "to ensure the successful transition of this iconic music festival to their new temporary site at Strathallan in Perthshire."

According to eFestivals, the festival generated more than £15 million for the Scottish economy in 2014. 

http://www.gigwise.com/news/101923/t-in-the-park-received-government-funding-of-150000-pounds

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