Event Industry Impact Survey 17 July 2020 Results Overview · 7/17/2020  · This survey was carried out by PLASA and completed by professionals across the events industry from 13-17

Event Industry Impact Survey17 July 2020

Results Overview

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This survey was carried out by PLASA and completed by professionals across the events industry from 13-17 July to collect up to date data on the impact the Covid-19 pandemic is having on the events and entertainment industries during 2020. A total of 414 respondents completed the survey.

The data has been provided directly with no analysis so businesses, individuals and government can interpret the data to inform their decision making and take action where necessary.

It is important to recognise that since the survey was undertaken and the results published, there have been further government announcements that should be considered when analysing the results.

PLASA would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete this survey.

PLASA is the lead international membership body for those who supply technologies and services to the event and entertainment industries.

The Association works to ensure that each sector is fully represented and plays an active role in highlighting best practice and safe working conditions.

PLASA supports its members by providing advisory and support services across business, technical, safety and regulatory issues, as well as a range of membership benefits, events and training courses, including three industry-recognised certification and training programs for riggers and production technicians.

PLASA’s commercial divisions play a crucial role in supporting Association activities. Print and digital editions of magazines LSi and LSA lead the market and are read by professionals in over 120 countries, while PLASA Show in London and regional Focus events provide businesses with the opportunity to showcase their technology and services.

The Association works actively with its members through its Managing Governing Body and specialist working groups. This continual collaboration creates opportunities for all members and shares knowledge, enabling businesses and individuals to grow personally and professionally, benefiting the wider industry.

Both PLASA and LSi have coronavirus resource webpages:

PLASA: www.plasa.org/coronavirusLSi: www.lsionline.com/covid-19-support

Survey Introduction

About PLASA

About this survey

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Business Profile

Which of the following best describes your business?

Which industry sector best represents your area of business?

Other included: Electronics, PR & Marketing, Consultants, Consultants, Design, Education, Events Producer, Site Manager, Performer.

7%

4% 3%

38%

4%

38%

6%

Manufacturer Venue Distributor Rental /Production

Installer /Integrator

Freelancer Other

83%

60%

19%

7%

17%

42%

6%

Concert /Touring /

Live Events

CorporateEvents /

Conference /Exhibitions

Film & TV Houses ofWorship

PermanentInstallations

Theatre /Performing

Arts

ThemedAttractions /

Leisure

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Business Profile

Which of the following best describes your job function?

Does your business operate internationally? If so, in how many countries?

Other included: Marketing, Driver, Sales, Technician, Rigger, Director of a Limited Company, Supervisor, Crew, Engineer.

37%

30%

7%

13%

4% 4% 5%

Freelancer /Self Employed

Owner / MD /CEO

Board Member/ Director

SeniorManager /

DepartmentManager

Manager (withreports)

Manager (noreports)

Other

39%

20%

10% 9%

4%

18%

0%

UK only 1-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20+ Don't know/ unsure

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Business Profile

What was your annual company revenue before Covid-19?

How many permanent staff does your business normally employ?

48%

10%

5%

14%

5%3%

1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2%

8%

42%

18%

6%

18%

5%7%

4%

I'm afreelancer /

the onlyemployee

1 to 4 5 to 9 10 - 49 50 - 99 100 - 249 More than250

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Revenue – Past and Future

How much has your revenue decreased in the past four months compared to the same period last year due to Covid-19?

How much do you expect your revenue to increase in the next six months due to the government’s announced £1.57b support for the arts?

4%1% 0.50% 0.50% 1% 1% 2% 2%

6%

11%

71%

0% 1-9% 10-19% 20-29% 30-39% 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70-79% 80-89% 90-100%

57%

18%

11%

7%

3%0.50% 1% 0% 0.50% 0.50% 1%

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Revenue from Outdoor Performances

How much do you expect your revenue to increase in the next six months due to the re-opening of outdoor performances announced last week?

32%

29%

19%

11%

3%

2%

1.50%

0.50%

1%

0%

1%

0%

1-9%

10-19%

20-29%

30-39%

40-49%

50-59%

60-69%

70-79%

80-89%

90-100%

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Revenue from Outdoor Performances

If you responded under 60% to the question above, why is this?

2%

5%

51%

72%

68%

26%

28%

7%

Not applicable

Other

Most projects we typically work on are indoors

Most events and tours will not resume until 2021

Social distancing mean most events are not viable

There is not enough time to organise events until 2021

No freelance work available (freelancer's only)

Orders will be slow to pick-up (manufacturer's only)

Other included:

Lack of confidence in promotors / Lack of public confidence.

I suspect a great deal of installation projects will be affected by the lack of revenue created by the current situation.

No way to measure how the 1.57b will trickle down to suppliers.

Events have gone or will go online or a mixture of the two and likely the larger companies will utilise their own staff as much as possible before involving smaller companies or freelancers.

Due to huge decrease in events, demand for new equipment is almost zero.

Reliant on other countries opening up for travel without restrictions / Most work in US and Europe.

Not living in London prevents me from being selected or most higher profile events.

Councils are still rejecting licences as guidelines are not clear.

Clients not having as much budget due to them having reduced revenue.

We're all reasonably sure that most venues will be putting on low-budget productions for the foreseeable future. We offer a long lasting product that companies could easily re-use even if they normally wouldn't.

PLASA has a dedicated webpage to support businesses and individuals during Coronavirus:

www.plasa.org/coronavirus

PLASA have also set-up closed Facebook and LinkedIn groups for PLASA Members to connect with each other:

www.facebook.com/groups/PLASAmembers

•www.linkedin.com/groups/13844208/

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