Dozens of venues across Bristol were lit up red yesterday evening (Tuesday, August 11) to highlight the plight of the events industry.
The Bristol Hippodrome, Motion, St George's Hall, Bristol Old Vic and many more cherished venues all turned their lights red between 8pm and 10pm to signify that the industry is at red alert and on the brink of collapse.
More than 100 events industry workers wearing all black with red masks also took part in a socially distanced art installation in College Green as part of the nationwide #WeMakeEvents campaign, against a backdrop of a red City Hall.
Workers in the events industry say the sector needs continued Government support to help save hundreds of thousands of jobs across the UK.
This includes extending the furlough scheme, extending the self-employed income support scheme and making grants available to businesses in the events supply chain.
The striking scenes on College Green were made possible through a collaboration of Bristol based event businesses including SLX Hire & Events, Fineline, Enlightened, Utopium, Cirque Bijou, BES Marquees, Pytch and Okoru Events.
Alastair Currie, CEO at SLX Hire & Events, said: "It was so important that Bristol participated in this national campaign, as so many brilliant and innovative event businesses exist here in the city - along with exceptionally talented employees and freelancers.
"This awareness campaign is about the entire supply chain and flagging to the public and the government how extensive the impact of this crisis has been to a huge variety of businesses involved in the industry.
"Whilst many are now able to go back to work, event businesses remain unable to generate meaningful income and will no doubt be the last back to work.
"Our industry is in serious difficulty and we risk losing both the talent and expertise of an industry that is world leading.
"We would like to thank Bristol Council for giving us permission to undertake this activity."
A host of major venues across the UK lit up red as part of the campaign, including the Royal Albert Hall, Wales Millennium Centre and the arch of Wembley Stadium.
The Link LonkAugust 12, 2020 at 07:34PM
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