英国艺术节面临财政赤字，BAFA 呼吁进行资金审查以确保可持续性。 UK arts festivals face financial deficits, with BAFA calling for a funding review to ensure sustainability.
许多英国艺术节，包括爱丁堡艺穗节和 BBC 逍遥音乐节，都面临着重大的财务挑战，平均每年的支出为 245,000 英镑，收入为 225,000 英镑，赤字为 20,000 英镑。 Many UK arts festivals, including the Edinburgh Fringe and BBC Proms, are facing significant financial challenges, with an average annual spend of £245,000 and an income of £225,000, leaving a £20,000 deficit. 英国艺术节协会 （BAFA） 呼吁进行资金审查，以确保可持续性。 The British Arts Festivals Association (BAFA) calls for a funding review to ensure sustainability. 独立音乐节协会 （Association of Independent Festivals） 报告称，今年有 50 个音乐节关闭、推迟或取消。 The Association of Independent Festivals reports that 50 festivals were closed, postponed, or canceled this year. 该报告还强调，80% 的音乐节为学校提供全年的外展和创意机会，40% 的观众参加活动时距离不到 5 英里。 The report also highlights that 80% of festivals provide year-round outreach and creative opportunities for schools, and 40% of audiences travel less than five miles to attend events.