Corona and the creative industries

The spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 also has implications for the creative industries. CLICKNL does its best to inform and support you as much as possible in this. View the latest reports below.

Also keep an eye on the central government article with frequently asked questions about financial measures.

25-3-2020
Outcome quick scan BNA: corona crisis has a major impact on agencies
As expected, the corona crisis has a major impact on architectural firms. This is evident from the quick scan that the BNA conducted among its members. The figures provide a troubling picture. In the long term, agencies expect turnover to drop by an average of 30%. In particular, agencies fear that clients will no longer be able or willing to perform work. The BNA therefore calls on governments and clients to keep planning and construction processes going as well as possible, based on mutual interest. Read more

19-3-2020
KIVI engineers help with Corona crisis
The corona crisis hits the world and the Netherlands hard. If the crisis persists for several weeks and continues to grow, shortages may arise. As an association with 18,000 members, KIVI may make an important difference. You can also sign up to help yourself. Learn more

19-3-2020
A message from BNA
The effects of the measures surrounding the corona crisis can be felt throughout society and affect entrepreneurs and companies in all sectors, including the architectural sector. This concluded in an initial interim report of the BNA Business Cycle Measure spring 2020 by research agency Panteia. Learn more

17-3-2020
Cabinet takes several new measures for jobs and economy
Today the cabinet has decided to take exceptional economic measures because of the Coronavirus. The aim is to protect our jobs and incomes, in addition to our health, and to cushion the consequences for self-employed professionals, SME entrepreneurs and large companies. Learn more

17-3-2020
Letter to Minister of Education, Culture and Science about support package for cultural and creative sector
This afternoon, Kunsten ‘92 sent a letter to Minister van Engelshoven of Education, Culture and Science, containing an initial analysis and proposal for an approach for a support package for the cultural and creative sector. The letter was drawn up in consultation with and on behalf of a large number of organisations. Learn more

16-3-2020
Call BNO - experiences and questions about Coronavirus
The spread of the Coronavirus has economic consequences for all branches and companies, including companies and the self-employed in the creative sector. What are the economic consequences of the Coronavirus for your company or practice? BNO assesses the impact on the creative sector. Learn more

16-3-2020
ECBN Survey - the impact of COVID-19
The ECBN has conducted a survey to assess the potential impact on the sector in the coming weeks. Based on this, they formulate recommendations. The results will be published in the near future. Learn more

16-3-2020
Hotline for the self-employed
The Kunstenbond (Arts Union) is in dialogue with the government and with MPs to see which national and municipal regulations can be expanded for self-employed professionals in the cultural sector. Go to the special page of the Kunstenbond to report your cancellation as a freelancer in the creative sector due to the Coronavirus.

More info
For more information about COVID-19, visit the SME Netherlands and RIVM websites.