Hi all,
Here is the place to discuss plans and ideas for the #WeMakeEvents day of action. Current ideas proposed are:
Box protest in/around i360
Must be celebratory - Show what people miss without us
New Orleans Parade style?
i360 lighting/lasers?
Seafront action...high visibility
Engage as wide a sector as possible
I agree with Rebecca & Terri. The symbolism is strong with a static protest. If so, we'd need to factor in multiple locations to ensure better coverage and impact. Potentially commission some instructional signage so that on-lookers who want to help out the industry know what to do/how they can help i.e. writing to their local MP, being more vocal on social media platforms, etc. Definitely red. We should try to stay consistent with the movement. Should we start approaching print shops to see if we can source blank red tees in multiple sizes? Does anyone have any contacts? --- Side note If you were to go down the New Orleans Style Band (maybe I'm being too dramatic) you could stage it as though it is planned - but then pull 'the show'. Executed in the right way it could echo the loss and disappointment that everyone in our industry is feeling but also the loss that Brighton as a community will continue to feel should the organisers behind those events no longer be operating. Festivities in general, foster a sense of connection & community - perhaps this might highlight the absence of it.