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COVID-19 Crisis: Public Service Media Support to the Arts and Creative Sector

29 June 2020
COVID-19 Crisis: Public Service Media Support to the Arts and Creative Sector

This report shows the positive response that public service media (PSM) have given to the arts and creative sector during the COVID-19 crisis. With examples from across Europe, it provides an overview of how EBU Members reached out to cultural institutions and creatives in need.

The report showcases how PSM have become an important hub for the cultural scene, providing alternative stages during the lockdown.

Inside you will find:

  • case studies highlighting what PSM organizations have done to support artists and creatives during the crisis - from agilely tailored dedicated programming to financial help and the refining of commissioning strategies;
  • insights on how the crisis might affect the sector and the role PSM play in it.