Michael T. Strickland Testifies Before Senate

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23/12/2020

WASHINGTON, DC – Bandit Lites Founder and Chair Michael T. Strickland testified before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection on December 15 about the effect of COVID-19 on the Live Event Industry. This testimony led to the passage of the new COVID Relief bill today.

Strickland has worked as the most visible and vocal advocate for the Live Event Industry since March 14th of this year. Senators Lamar Alexander and Marsha Blackburn are longtime friends of Strickland and he called on them for assistance day one.

The Live Event industry has been closed since March 13, 2020 and will be closed until June of 2021. Almost every firm in the Live Event industry has laid off their staff, has zero income and cannot borrow money because their financial conditions are in ruins. The only path to existence is the RESTART Act before Congress. RESTART would provide a 7-year, low-interest loan that will allow the over 500,000 companies and 10 million people to survive.

The testimony can be viewed in this link to CSPAN.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?507290-1/hearing-covid-19-impact-live-event-entertainment-industry

About Bandit Lites, Inc.

Bandit Lites is a global leader in the entertainment lighting marketplace. From touring productions to fixed installations, Bandit Lites has a full staff of highly trained professionals to deal with all types of lighting needs. Bandit’s global presence will ensure seamless transitions no matter where your next show takes you.