Hull Minster asks for people to support 'high calibre' light show
Hull Minster is asking people to support a light and sound spectacle that is currently being hosted at the church.
The Minster is half-way through a four-night run of Luxmuralis 'Science', an "inspiring and mesmerising" show that is on tour around the UK. However, with two shows remaining, the venue is "only at 60 per cent of ticket sales to cover our costs" which "makes for a significant and terrifying impact on our financial position".
In a letter to the Minster's supporters and followers, they say "Hull knows how to put on a show, and we know there is an audience out there somewhere".
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In the appeal for support, a spokesperson said: "We are sorry to be writing this. One of the things we try to do at Hull Minster is to be transparent and open about the difficulties we face day to day as a charity.
"We are a church and an events centre. There are daily challenges in being both. We behave as an events centre to raise the money we need to cover our running costs and fund our charity work.
"So here goes… We are halfway through the show, with only 2 shows left and we are only at 60 per cent of ticket sales to cover our costs.
"This makes for a significant and terrifying impact on our financial position. If we do not reach our ticket income target, it will affect our future ability to bring shows of this calibre into Hull."
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The Minster team said they "understand money is right right now" but that they have an "unwavering belief in the power, importance and potential of events in our amazing space" and that running a venue that hosts events during a cost-of-living crisis "has never been harder", adding: "Costs are increasing much faster than our income."
In a plea to people in the area, they added: "This is a very difficult message to write, but we implore you to buy a ticket for £8.50 and spread the word. If you already have a ticket or have already been, then thank you. Is there anything more you could do to support us?
"For example, tell a friend. Go onto your socials and share a post or write a positive review. Buy a ticket and gift it to someone else.
"Please join us in this push to the line so we can continue to be the best events space we can be."