Buildings and venues in Falmouth joined others across Cornwall last night to light up in red in support of industries that stage live events and have been badly affected by the effects of coronavirus.

Among them were Falmouth University's Academy of Music and Theatre Arts (AMATA), the Princess Pavillion, Source FM's ParkLive stage at Kimberley Park and Allen & Health in Penryn.

They joined locations all over Cornwall and across the UK, including the London Eye and National Theatre, for the Red Alert Day of Action.

Part of the #WeMakeEvents campaign, it called for the Government to introduce additional measures now to save the one million people employed in the industry, which is said to be worth £100 billion to the UK economy.

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The ParkLive stage in Falmouth's Kimberley Park

James Randell, front of house manager for AMATA, said: “The events industry is facing an unprecedented challenge due to the coronavirus pandemic, after the whole summer season was cancelled.

"The impact of this cancellation is felt across the whole performing arts and events industry from top to bottom, including the supply chain.

“The campaign calls for additional Government support to avoid a triple winter season, which will see many businesses and self-employed in the whole sector go out of business completely.

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Falmouth mayor Steve Eva joins the ParkLive team

“AMATA felt that we needed to show our support to the #WeMakeEvents campaign to ensure the voices of our colleagues, partners and, importantly, our students are heard and represented.”

Falmouth's mayor Steve Eva joined the ParkLive team in Kimberley Park, where the stage was illuminated red.

Other venues in Cornwall to join in included The Acorn in Penzance, the Minack Theatre, the Old Ale House in Truro and Paulo's Circus in Newquay, along with individuals in their homes.