The events team starts load-in for the "Empty Event," illustrating the plight of the 12 million special events workers harmed by the COVID crisis and calling for Congressional action.
Taking a stand
Photo by Pepe Gomez
A set piece explains the painful toll of the COVID crisis on the live events industry.
Show us where it hurts
Photo by Pepe Gomez
A prop explains the impact of the COVID shutdown on the live events industry.
Stage view
Photo by Pepe Gomez
A view of the stage.
Empty tables
Photo by Pepe Gomez
A total of 48 tables--each representing 250,000 workers--makes a dramatic statement.
Grabbing attention
Photo by Pepe Gomez
The installation draws attention.
The empty stage
Photo by Pepe Gomez
The empty stage.
Empty tables
Photo by Michael Kress Photography
A long view of the empty tables.
Coming together
Photo by Pepe Gomez
The Live Events Coalition advocates on behalf of, connects and supports the many small businesses, independent contractors, and freelance workers who make up the live events industry.
Sharing the message
Photo by Pepe Gomez
Messaging from the Live Events Coalition includes "Save Live Events" and the "#WishIWasThere" social media campaign, demonstrating the wide impact of live events.
Event branding
Photo by Pepe Gomez
Strong branding on the empty stage.
Night falls
Photo by Daniel Swartz
Dramatic lighting as night falls.
Good night
Photo by Pepe Gomez
The team wraps up the event at midnight. Find information on joining the Live Events Coalition here.
