Red River music proponents see city funding as sign of support, progress

"This signifies to us that we're advancing forward, that we have a secured seat at the table, that there is so much work to be done. We view this as the opportunity to work collaboratively with the city."

"The funding signifies that the city values the district that helps to burnish the city's reputation as a live music epicenter, even though bars and music venues typically operate on thin margins."

"Among the main policy considerations Klepadlo and other live music advocates plan to push in 2025 is maintaining a pool of funding for venues in the city's Live Music Fund grant program."

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