20/07/2020
- Get Involved!
Let your voice be heard and join the movement. Please see the guidelines for our upcoming event, to be hosted on 5 Aug 2020 from 6pm to 8pm.
1. This is a non-violent campaign. Letβs stand in solidarity and be noticed for all the right reasons.
2. If you are part of the Live Events Industry, including freelancers, venues, theatres, artists and performers, companies and businesses, and have been affected by the blanket ban on all events, we would love you to participate.
3. Please also participate in our survey conducted by Sun Circle Publishers which will enable us to have information to present to government.
4. Download the Media Pack from our website. You will find the Press Release, logo, social media posts and graphics to share on your social media platforms. Share as far and wide as possible including your media contacts.
5. Use media pack content to get creative and build up to the campaign prior to 5 August. Be sure to include . You are welcome to make videos, posts or messages to bring attention to our cause. Letβs leave a positive footprint for the world to see.
6. Social media links for include: Facebook, Events, Instagram and Twitter.
7. Visit www.lightsared.org.za to add your details on the Get Involved Page. You may want to work alone or join an existing company.
8. On 5 August, ensure your crew follow the social distancing guidelines, wear masks, apply sanitizer and adhere to the safety guidelines.
9. Have a Plan B should there be load shedding in your area.
10. Lights go on from 6pm to 8pm on 5 August. PLEASE take photos, flood social media and include .
11. Our aim is to have a LIVE stream on the evening. Any home live streams are also welcomed.
12. Please remember that it does not matter if you light a famous monument, an empty theatre stage, encourage a television studio to have a live broadcast using red mood lighting, or light a wall in your home with a red light, candle or a mobile phone. Every photo and hashtag will help make a difference - thank you for being part of this movement!
13. Feel welcome to add other trending hashtags to boost your posts such as . Letβs stand in solidarity and .
14. Should you need more info, please e-mail [email protected]