#WeMakeEvents gives evidence at DCMS hearing on UK festivals
UK – On Tuesday 2 February, #WeMakeEvents gave evidence during a DCMS Select Committee inquiry into the future of UK festivals, represented by the leader of the campaign’s political group Duncan Bell who detailed the ongoing challenges faced by the live events and entertainment industry.
When asked if there is a problem with people leaving the industry due to COVID-19 Duncan answered that: “Freelancers have been forced to find work elsewhere. In a recent survey of 2,800 people over 30 per cent of freelancers said they have had to leave the industry, and 20 per cent say they hope to come back but are very unsure whether they are able to because of the lack of certainty.” #WeMakeEvents is currently verifying the data from this survey and will be publishing the full report in the coming weeks.