One in five Scots say they will avoid cultural events for the foreseeable future. Brian Ferguson considers the impact on Scotland’s upcoming cultural calendar.
A combination of postponed shows, festivals and events returning for the first time in three years – and brand new arrivals on the scene – means there is no shortage of choice for audiences across the country.
But, behind the scenes, anticipation and excitement is being tempered by uncertainties and anxieties over the lingering impact of Covid on audience confidence and what the cost of living crisis may mean for ticket sales.
New research paints a mixed picture for the Scottish cultural sector more than two years after the first pandemic lockdown shut down venues, cancelled concert schedules and saw festivals wiped out almost overnight...Keep reading on The Scotsman.
A combination of postponed shows, festivals and events returning for the first time in three years – and brand new arrivals on the scene – means there is no shortage of choice for audiences across the country.
But, behind the scenes, anticipation and excitement is being tempered by uncertainties and anxieties over the lingering impact of Covid on audience confidence and what the cost of living crisis may mean for ticket sales.
New research paints a mixed picture for the Scottish cultural sector more than two years after the first pandemic lockdown shut down venues, cancelled concert schedules and saw festivals wiped out almost overnight...Keep reading on The Scotsman.