THE EVENTS INDUSTRY IS ON RED ALERT
PLASA founded #WeMakeEvents to raise awareness of the UK’s 1,000,000 highly skilled industry professionals who are unlikely to restart work until Spring 2021.
While we wait for the industry to re-open, #WeMakeEvents is calling on the UK government to provide the following support:
1. Government backed Covid-19 Insurance Scheme
2. Government support for widespread proactive Covid-19 testing for event attendees
3. A three-year extension to the reduced cultural vat rate on tickets in line with DCMS recommendations
4. Grants – not loans – made available to businesses in the events supply chain
5. A specific industry support scheme until guidelines change on social distancing to allow a viable return to work
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#WeMakeEvents in the news
Venues and crew signal ‘red alert’ for live music, theatre and events
UK live events industry takes part in ‘Red Alert Day’ to call for sustained government support
Devastating impact of covid shutdown on the hidden army of workers at London’s famous music venues
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY ACTION
Following on from the 11 August, #WeMakeEvents staged a series of events around the world on 30 September involving 25 countries from New Zealand to Chile! The #WeMakeEvents team would like to thank everyone who participated.
The international events drew the attention of mainstream media as well as an endless stream of major recording artists, festivals and DJs including Radiohead, Coldplay, Noel Gallagher, Annie Mac, Emily Eavis, Carl Cox, Gorillaz and Fatboy Slim to name just a few.
#WeMakeEvents now moves into the RESTART phase. To kick start this is The Survival Tour bike ride, cycling from Newcastle to London.
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ADD YOUR NAME TO THE CAMPAIGN
Sign up to the list of people campaigning for more support. Your name may be used as part of open letters to government, if you would like to opt-out anytime please contact info@plasa.org.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
SUPPORT FROM MUSICIANS AND ARTISTS
#WeMakeEvents has garnered the support of leading recording artists and music producers who have spoken up on behalf of their stage and production crew who have been impacted by Covid-19.
LIGHT IT IN RED
There have now been several #LightItInRed events globally, with the most recent on the 30 September. During the Global Action Day over 2,300 venues, landmarks and buildings lit up red in support of the live events and entertainment sectors.
From Australia and New Zealand, to the Philippines and India, South Africa, Greece, Turkey, Poland, Austria and Norway to name but a few. Follow the hashtag #LightItInRed on social media for the best photos from around the world.
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
#WeMakeEvents - the events industry needs your support
CHARITY FUNDRAISING
#WeMakeEvents has been raising, not only awareness of our industry, but vital funds for selected industry charities.
We have chosen to support Backup, the technical industry charity who support individuals and their families in time of need. Backup commit to relieve people who work in the entertainment technology Industry and their families, who are in need due to ill-health or are experiencing financial distress or hardship.
Backup also contribute to other charities, Acting for Others, Music Support, Stagehand and #MakeItBlue.
OTHER INDUSTRY INITIATIVES
SIGNPOSTS TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
We understand that it is a difficult time and our mental health may be more at risk than usual. To help, you can access a range of support from the following industry organisations…
