Arts organisations from across Bristol held a demonstration over funding decisions being put on hold until March 2024. The protest called on the city’s mayor to restore funding, saying lack of grant money will have 'hugely damaging consequences' for the city.
Held on College Green in the city centre this morning (Thursday, July 6), the demonstration - led by performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity - saw people gathering from mid-morning before marching on city hall to hand in an open letter.
A statement from Equity said that instead of being told about funding decisions in October last year as planned, arts organisations and major cultural events were told to wait until June this year. But earlier this month, they were notified by email that funding for the organisations - if any- would only be confirmed in March 2024.
