Arrears in art and event industry exceed PLN 26 mln

The allegations of the art industry between March 2020 and 2021 increased by 34 percent, and the event industry by 28 percent, totaling over PLN 26 million, according to BIG InfoMonitor data.

"During the pandemic, artists, especially musicians, could not perform even in front of a small audience. The organizers of events, congresses, fairs, and exhibitions, often hosting musicians, were in a comparatively bad situation. While some conferences and congresses have been successfully transferred to virtual reality, in the case of concerts, it is difficult to compare a live event with an online event at all. Musicians will probably do it more efficiently, and in the case of congresses or fairs, more time is needed. The event industry, which was released in June, will start in the fall with no less momentum than before the outbreak of the pandemic, although it will not be the same. Online contact and participation will also play a much greater role than before," Sławomir Grzelczak, president of BIG InfoMonitor, said.

Cultural events or trade fairs and conferences are not only the artists themselves but also many other employees and supporting companies. The organization of such events, including smaller ones, of a non-mass character, requires the involvement of a whole host of specialized entities dealing with technical and organizational support, but often also accommodation, catering, and transport.

(ISBnews)