One of the biggest events on Maldon's entertainment calendar could face the axe if no financial help comes forward.

Real Music Festival was due to be under the spotlight at a district council meeting this month.

Organisers are asking for free use of Promenade Park for the 2005 event, a community grant of £10,000 and additional support and funding for a classical evening - a new addition to the weekend line-up.

Maldon District Council officers have recommended free use of the popular tourist attraction be agreed by members of the community services committee next Tuesday.

A lot of the funding will come from local businesses which will sponsor the event but a substantial amount of financial support is needed from the district council.

Richard Heard, leisure and community development team leader at the council, said: "Without significant funding from Maldon District Council, the Real Music Festival is unlikely to happen."

Published Thursday, January 13, 2005

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