Increasing Demand and Customer Numbers
New - Winter Event Scheme
For Winter 24/25 additional funding is available to smaller events held in single hospitality and leisure venues. Up to £1,500 per venue is available for events taking place between 1st November 2024 – 31st March 2025. As with the main route, this can cover up to 80% of the costs associated with an event. Collaborations between businesses are encouraged and, in this instance, the funding per venue could be combined. Example of events eligible for extended support within hospitality venues include but are not limited to , live music, quiz nights (excluding any prizes), film screenings, and comedy nights.
Events 2024
The Cruise Calendar 2024 and Visit Isle of Man's What's On guide are both a good starting point for businesses to seize opportunities to boost footfall. It maybe by way of creating a special Manx menu for cruise passengers or doing offers for residents visiting local events.
Domestic Event Fund
Provides up to 80% funding support to local authorities and event organisers in creating exciting new events which will drive footfall and increase spending with nearby businesses.
Meet Your Street Video Series
Business Isle of Man in collaboration with 3FM has created a series of short video stories for our high street and hospitality businesses. Our objective is to bring forward the people behind our much loved shops and restaurants. Please email us at contact-business@gov.im to register your interest.
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