Canadian venues turned red in support of live event industry

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Canadian venues and performance spaces lit up red Tuesday evening (Sept 22) in a show of support for the live event industry "that is still dark", Indie 88 reports. The #LightUpLive campaign says "the effect of shutting down a $100 billion industry in Canada will have unimaginable impacts on both companies and individuals".

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Tuesday Sept. 22, was a Day of Visibility for the Canadian events and entertainment community (Red Alert!). The purpose was to draw attention to the live music and entertainment industry, as it was the first to shut down due to the global Covid-19 pandemic and will likely be reinstated last. The UK, Germany, and the USA have all successfully campaigned in the previous months. Sept 22, was Canada’s day to shine red and build on the momentum generated internationally. Thanks to all the venues who participated throughout Victoria B.C. and special thanks to Doug from @dl_sound for asking me to document. #wemakeevents #redalert #saveourstages #lightuplive #EclaironsLesScenes #cancelledshows 📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸 #yyj #yyjshows #yyjconcerts #yyjvenues #cancelledshows#cancelledplans #cancelledevents2020 #yyjcovidsafe #physicallydistanced #safeshows #safeconcerts ovidsafe #covidprotocols #victoriabc #vancouverisland #concertphotos #livemusicshots #concertphotogtaphy #livemusicphotographer #photos #photography #photographer #colinsmithtakespics

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Canadian venues turned red in support of live event industry

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