The Venue Receives $6K Grant For New Lights, Acoustic Improvements

AURORA, IL — The Venue ended the year on a high note: The South Broadway music hall received a $6,000 grant.

The business is one of 31 recipients nationwide to receive the Toolbox grant from Live Music Society, a nonprofit that aims to recognize and protect small venues across the country to help live music remain accessible to everyone.

The Venue will use the $6,000 to add bass traps and acoustic panels, replace some moving lights and buy additional backline equipment. Officials said the grant provides critical support for practical projects that would not otherwise be undertaken.

"These additions will address practical needs related to elevating the live music experience at The Venue," said Karen Fouts, executive director of Fox Valley Music Foundation, the nonprofit organization that operates The Venue.

Dave Glynn, president of Fox Valley Music Foundation, said the impact of the grant will be felt for years to come.

"Student performers and emerging artists will also be exposed to the amazing sound and feel of a state-of-the-art performance space and it will have a lasting impact on all who attend," he said.