Three struggling music venues in Bristol have been given a share of £3.36million in emergency grants.
A total of 135 grassroots venues facing closure across the UK received the vital cash boost as part of the Government's £1.57billion support package for the arts.
The selected places have received up to £80,000 each, with Arts Council England delivering the funding.
Motion, The Louisiana and The Old Bookshop are the three venues in Bristol handed a cut of the overall amount.
Motion, which is regarded as one of the best nightclubs in the world, was awarded a grant of £79,906 - just shy of the maximum of £80,000.
It was only one of four venues to receive the highest possible amount, with the other three in London.
Much-loved independent gig venue The Louisiana was handed £5,500 while North Street bar The Old Bookshop, which is currently running a crowdfunder to enable it to reopen, was given £46,101.
Martin Page, co-director of Motion, said: "I am incredibly grateful to be accepted for this fund and I thank DCMS and the Arts Council England wholeheartedly for their support.
"It goes to show that all of our endeavours over the years, the constant push for fresh music and upcoming talent for the UK’s music community doesn’t go unnoticed.
"Our country's music scene is the best in the world and electronic music is a significant aspect of life, not only in Bristol, but around the globe.
"It is humbling to receive recognition alongside so many incredible grassroots venues throughout the UK."
Martin added the grant will enable Motion to "cover business critical costs incurred from the COVID pandemic whilst we continue our application for the Culture Recovery Fund from DCMS".
Sharing their delight on their Facebook page, The Louisiana said: "The Louisiana received a GMV emergency relief grant that would guarantee we stay open until September 31st 2020.
"We are so grateful to @ace_national @DCMS Thangam Debbonaire #HereForCulture and #CultureRecoveryFund & the incredible team Music Venue Trust for their constant advice and support."
Bristol Live has contacted The Old Bookshop for comment and is awaiting a response.
