The programme “En Viu BCN” also aims to highlight the function of proximity that these venues have, understanding that thanks to them it’s possible to generate cultural life in the neighbourhoods. The subsidies will therefore be given in a context that not only recognises the fragility of this sector but also aims to guarantee its future and avoid these venues disappearing, a way of maintaining a musical ecosystem that is diverse, innovative, accessible and territorially balanced.

Subsidy applications can be submitted from October according to the dates established by the call, with a maximum available of up to 8,000 euros per venue as long as it meets a series of requisites such as, for example, a regular live music programme with at least 40 concerts a year, being located in the municipality of Barcelona, having a capacity for less than 250 spectators etc. Applications will be awarded subsidies until the amount available is used up. Where the overall amount exceeds this, an equative distribution of the funds will be made between the beneficiaries.

Besides the subsidy, a seal of recognition has been created for venues that offer live music in the city. The distribution is the responsibility of the Night Office, which with the seal and the collaboration with the Associació de Sales de Concerts de Catalunya (ASACC) and the Associació de Músics de Jazz i Música Moderna de Catalunya (AMJM) aims to help city venues engaging in this type of activity to flourish and to get others on board. The Night Office is set to publish a list on its website with all these venues as part of its work to promote cultural dissemination.