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Those that have the misfortune of following me know I rarely use social media platforms to campaign. These are not normal times. The country is facing a whole raft of economic, social and personal crises.
Those that have the misfortune of following me know I rarely use social media platforms to campaign. These are not normal times. The country is facing a whole raft of economic, social and personal crises.
The arts and events industry is facing a future bleaker than anything I have seen in my over 35 year career working in the sector.
I am no musician, but I have the honour and pleasure to work with some of the most talented, creative, committed and self-less musicians, project leaders, technicians and administrators I could ever imagine. None is driven by selfishness, greed or a search for glory.
They have a passion in their hearts and minds to share their skills and improve the quality of life of people up & down the country. They have trained hard, they have invested in their own development at their own expense & are, often, not protected by employment packages & perks
Daily I am humbled by their skills and commitment.
Yes we do concerts in shiny concert halls, but also in dark, damp &cold churches and village halls to people who are socially, emotionally and financially isolated. The work that Sinfonia Viva does extends beyond even that.
Yes we do concerts in shiny concert halls, but also in dark, damp &cold churches and village halls to people who are socially, emotionally and financially isolated. The work that Sinfonia Viva does extends beyond even that.
We work with a major PLC to help inspire & educate young people about STEM subjects, we enhance the lives of people in SEND, hospice & hospital settings, engage with elders living with dementia & bring new approaches to education to young people in some of the most deprived wards
The work is creative, but also enhances social skills so vital in an individual’s development, individuals who daily contribute to the economic success of our country.
Our sector is not just about entertainment, it is about the very fabric of the humanity.
Our sector is not just about entertainment, it is about the very fabric of the humanity.
Not only do we risk losing a whole raft of institutions from the national icons to those engaged in local communities, but also a network that is complementing national agendas around health, education, social cohesion and employability.
Of course I support #letthemusicplay.
Of course I support #letthemusicplay.
Also I support all those who work in the broader events industry who are suffering in the current situation. We are one ecology.
HM Government ( @OliverDowden, @RishiSunak, @BorisJohnson) please do not think in boxes. Surely it cannot be a case of one or the other, but both.
HM Government ( @OliverDowden, @RishiSunak, @BorisJohnson) please do not think in boxes. Surely it cannot be a case of one or the other, but both.
The clock is ticking, time is slipping away and with it businesses and people who you will miss.
