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# New report reveals culture is key as Brighton & Hove recovers from the pandemic
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/new-report-reveals-culture-is-key-as-brighton-hove-recovers-from-the-pandemic/
- Published: 2022-11-15T12:12:40.000Z
- Updated: 2022-11-15T12:12:40.000Z
- Description: More than 50 organisations were involved, employing 324 artists and creative workers – most of them freelancers, whose livelihoods were impacted by the pandemic.
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: In The South, News, Brighton & Hove, Brighton & Hove City Council, Covid, Culture

A group of **Brighton & Hove** cultural organisations, that pioneered a collaborative approach to **Cultural Recovery** in the city, has published [a report](https://cultureinourcity.com/abcd/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) demonstrating its impact on artists and audiences, as the city recovers from the pandemic.

More than 50 organisations were involved, employing 324 artists and creative workers – most of them freelancers, whose livelihoods were impacted by the pandemic.

The plan saw a total of **£550,000 raised** to support projects around the city, including 25 new commissions and 24 events, welcoming audiences of more than 12,000.

Around **435 local residents** participated directly in projects. One commented: “This project landed in my life at a very difficult time. It helped me have another focus and helped me digest some of the grief and anxiety that I was struggling with.”

The funding came from many different sources, including **Brighton & Hove City Council**, A**rts Council England**, **Brilliant Brighton Business Improvement District** and the government’s ‘Welcome Back’ Covid recovery fund.

Arts organisations in the city also contributed, supporting freelancers to be involved in decision making and be paid for their time.

Councillor **Martin Osborne**, co-chair of Brighton & Hove City Council’s **Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Culture Committee** (TECC), said: “Brighton & Hove is known worldwide as a centre for culture and the arts, whether it’s supporting and providing platforms for events and exhibitions, to nurturing and creating opportunities for up-and-coming artists.

“We saw first-hand the devastating effect Covid 19 had on the industry and those who make their living through the arts, so are pleased to have supported a programme that will not only aid recovery, but work to provide a more sustainable and inclusive future for arts and culture in our city.”

He added that the report will be considered by members of the TECC committee in January.

**To see the report and for more info, [CLICK HERE](https://cultureinourcity.com/abcd/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**