Recently, the Diputación de Alicante has approved the granting of aid amounting to 409.000 euros, included in the "XXVII Campanya Música als Pobles". These incentives will go to 140 musical groups from municipalities throughout the province in order to encourage the organization of concerts, both in their own towns and in others.
Most of the grants range between 1.500 and 2.500 euros per group and have been granted to various musical societies, including those of the Marina Alta. In this way, the municipalities of Beniarbeig, Benimeli, Benissa, Benitatxell, Calp, Castell de Castells, Dénia, El Verger, Els Poblets, Gata de Gorgos, La Vall d'Ebo, Ondara, Parcent, Pedreguer, Pego, Teulada, Xàbia, Xaló and the smaller local entity Jesús Pobre they will be granted aid from the area of Culture of the provincial institution.
The First Vice President and Deputy for Culture, Julia Parra, has confirmed that "this year a great effort has been made to increase these grants with an additional 120.000 euros, to exceed 400.000 euros". As she has explained, "this allocation is a way to recognize and thank all musical groups for their important contribution to the cultural revitalization of our municipalities and their work in training young musicians." The head of Culture has also expressed her desire that "Alicante people can enjoy a wide musical program that will reach all corners of the province."
