That's what we hear all the time. You say that you're there and that you'll continue to be there because you love culture. Right now, however, the request is very clear. This is an emergency. The cultural sector needs an influx of funds or, at least, some hope. We need to reassure the people in the sector that there will be money for them in the next budget. They need a commitment. Otherwise, it won't be possible for them to anticipate or plan their activities.
Predictability is what allows the cultural sector to make plans. Its members are not going to put up their homes as collateral to hold a festival in their region. They need to know that the government will help them.
What's next for them, in concrete terms?