The Merritt Walk of Stars Society is looking for funding from the city to get new music events going on this summer.

A $5,000 contribution from the City of Merritt would go towards the $14,000 budget required to start a Music in the City program, starting in July.

The vision of the program is to have a weekly music event at Merritt Spirit Square and Rotary Park on Thursday evenings during July, August and September.

“The city funding will allow us to extend the program, as well as enhance it,” said Robyn Grebliunas, public relations person for the Merritt Walk of Stars Society.

“We feel confident that we will run a great Music in the City program, even without the funding.”

“If we don’t get the funding from the city, we will run an 8-week program, versus a 12-week program.”

The goals of the project are to enhance arts and culture, create an event that will attract both tourism and local families, showcase local and B.C. talent of all genres, enhance the economy, and build community partnerships.

“Currently we're working on the schedule for performers. We’re looking at a combination of local and B.C. artists,” continued Grebliunas.

“We will have a complete list by the end of the week.”

Council is expected to respond to this request after their next council meeting in July.