Meaford Hall will light up red this week (Sep 22nd) in support of live entertainment workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Tuesday, September 22nd, an hour after sundown, Meaford Hall will be lighting up its theatre in red to raise awareness for an industry that is still dark.
A media release from Meaford Hall says it’s part of a Canadian initiative involving over 350 venues so far.
It’s called Light Up Live and has brought together venue operators across the country to acknowledge that most venues remain dark six months after their closure due to Covid-19.
The aim is to highlight the many performers, creators, technical, logistical, and management support personnel who drive a $100 billion Canadian economic engine.
According to Statistics Canada, the arts, entertainment and recreation sector lost 152,000 of 486,100 jobs between June 2019 and June 2020, and 86 per cent of businesses experienced a high level of impact due to the decrease in demand or cancellation of services.
To learn more: https://liveeventcommunity.org/three-weeks-to-go/
Meanwhile, Meaford Hall has resumed its popular Thursday Flicks series. For tickets, visit the website at www.mefordhall.ca, or call 1-877-538-0463 or stop by 12 Nelson St E in downtown Meaford.
