Last night, over 100 venues across the UK came together to highlight the industry’s crisis as part of the #WeMakeEvents Red Light Alert Day.
With various pantos being cancelled for this year as well as the millions of professional at risk of losing their jobs, 70% of which are freelance the event urges the government to provide urgent support, especially with the closure of the self-employed income support scheme at the end of the month which threatens the livelihood of so many.
The event began on a boat at 8:30pm and travelled across the Thames passing the Royal Festival Hall, The National Theatre and the Tate, plus more all illuminated red. When reaching key locations such as the Westminster Bridge and Jubilee Bridge, hundreds of industry creatives and volunteers cast red lights as they stand in support.
Here’s a roundup of some of the venues across the UK who shone their lights red in solidarity of the arts industry.
Our sector urgently needs help to survive the COVID-19 crisis.
Tonight we stood in solidarity with our fellow organisations across the UK and joined the call for much needed Government support.#WeMakeEvents #LightItInRed ⭕ pic.twitter.com/EFV3YVgu8P
— Shakespeare’s Globe (@The_Globe) August 11, 2020
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Our events rely on countless suppliers, manufacturers and freelancers and we will all need to work together to make the shows of the future.
Many livelihoods across the industry are now at stake and that’s why we are supporting #WeMakeEvents and #LightItInRed today. pic.twitter.com/iVrjmR2bQw
— Royal Albert Hall (@RoyalAlbertHall) August 11, 2020
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We are joining theatres and event venues across the UK for #LightItInRed#WeMakeEvents #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork pic.twitter.com/ei6DfXEdPz
— Almeida Theatre (@AlmeidaTheatre) August 11, 2020
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We join theatres and live event venues across the UK for #LightItInRed#WeMakeEvents #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork pic.twitter.com/lKHes5gSgi
— Open Air Theatre (@OpenAirTheatre) August 11, 2020
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This evening we stand in solidarity with our friends and venues to highlight the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on the entertainment & arts industries. #LightItInRed #WeMakeEvents pic.twitter.com/Hp8UTRyf5r
— Curve (@CurveLeicester) August 11, 2020
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Last night as our lights turned red we stood in solidarity with everyone working in the live events sector affected by this crisis. The arts and events sector is strong, and we will continue to stand together through this. #WeMakeEvents pic.twitter.com/arvDL4It22
— Sherman Theatre / Theatr y Sherman (@ShermanTheatre) August 12, 2020
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We’re joining theatres and event venues across the UK tonight to highlight the ongoing impact of the pandemic on our brilliant industry. #LightItInRed #WeMakeEvents #IGetKnockedDownButIGetUpAgain pic.twitter.com/YkBS1TBjeA
— Leeds Playhouse (@LeedsPlayhouse) August 11, 2020
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Wembley Stadium is proud to support our music industry in its time of crisis. #WeMakeEvents #LightItInRed pic.twitter.com/h3Erutxe2o
— Wembley Stadium (@wembleystadium) August 11, 2020
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This evening we are proud to be supporting the nationwide #WeMakeEvents 🚨 RED ALERT 🚨 campaign and we stand in solidarity with venues and industry professionals across the UK.#WeMakeEvents #LetTheMusicPlay #LightItInRed pic.twitter.com/KXelCJbYQl
— Churchill Theatre Bromley ✨ (@The_Churchill) August 11, 2020
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.@LightItInRed is back to highlight the ongoing impact of the pandemic on our brilliant industry and we’re pleased to show our support by re-sharing our favourite image of our building lit in red. #LightItInRed #WeMakeEvents
📸: Drew Baumohl pic.twitter.com/3ZcvrEkSIm
At 9pm tonight the front of Buxton Opera House will once again be bathed in red as part of a national campaign to highlight the plight of live events. If you’re passing, share a picture of our beautiful theatre with the hash tag #lightitinred pic.twitter.com/vSGo0BXCbc
— Buxton Opera House (@BuxtonOpHouse) August 11, 2020
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— Nottingham Playhouse (@NottmPlayhouse) August 11, 2020
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At 9pm tonight the front of Buxton Opera House will once again be bathed in red as part of a national campaign to highlight the plight of live events. If you’re passing, share a picture of our beautiful theatre with the hash tag #lightitinred pic.twitter.com/vSGo0BXCbc
— Buxton Opera House (@BuxtonOpHouse) August 11, 2020
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