The Bilbao Arena in Bilbao has been illuminated in red this Monday by 80 representatives of the events and shows sector, within the action carried out by the Red Alert movement. The aim of the action has been to convene the workers of the sector to meet to convey to the Basque Government their demands to take advantage of this unity and to begin to move towards solutions.

The Red Alert wants to send the Basque Government to take urgent measures to ensure the survival of the sector. In fact, as you have explained, the sector is in a situation of vulnerability, with a lack of recognition and with little support from the Government. “Professionals and their families, as well as companies in the sector, are on the verge of collapse and destruction,” they warned.

They welcomed the fact that on 30 September the movement was linked internationally with the screams #RedAlert and #WeMakeEvents and that it illuminated several red buildings, which influences medically and networks, opening doors to ministries and enabling conversations with them. However, despite the fact that this is an important step, they have considered that it is not enough, since the doors of the governments and municipal bodies must also be opened. In this regard, the movement has considered it necessary to transfer its demands to the Basque Government, which is where it resides.

The sector is safe

The movement also wanted to stress that the event and entertainment sector is safe, as they are "aware" of safe initiatives. An example of this is the mobilisation made on 17 September, which was carried out with security measures. In addition, they have reported that the guidelines and guide for organizing concerts and shows in the context of Covid-19, which have been developed by professionals in the sector, also have a safety guide. They invite to read it and invite the administrations to investigate the guide “to create common guidelines for action that allow performing shows and events and, ultimately, working”.