The Isle of Man continues to overcome restrictions that blight the UK as Corona Virus disrupts day to day life across the water. The Conservative Government struggles to re write the rules of ‘mass control’ as policy changes regularly. The population is fed up and often turns to sport for some cheer in difficult times.
Sport plays a big part in the lives of many people and the UK offering limps along as spectator events are curtailed. Teams, events and clubs are struggling and the TV offerings are sterile affairs with sparse crowd and atmosphere.
The Island has a unique opportunity here as UK live events are broadcasted in empty grounds and stadia. The opportunity for the Manx residents to be the only ‘live crowd’ in the British Isles would put the Rock right on the map. Television rights and positive publicity would generate much needed revenue.
Our island has a passion for sport and would turn out in their thousands to watch a top of the bill professional event.
A key boxing bout or lower league football match could be hosted with ease and give an advantage to any broadcaster where a lively crowd is involved. In addition to sport, the entertainment circuit could also prosper with lively gigs with a famous comedian or musician.
The idea seems very simple and with care and planning, it could be achieved. We have the discipline and know how to manage inbound groups of people. It would be in the interest of all parties to behave and follow the strict Manx rules to make an event a success.
