Books, comics and performing arts are favorites of Alicante Cultural Bonus

Came from enterprise Ministry of Culture in October of this year. total donation 60.000 euros, what the quote means 6,000 bonds, because each was worth 10 euros. The bond application period opened on November 1 and 12 affiliates this offer was closed in the middle of this month. the result is a total of 4,211 tradedthat made sense Municipal payment of 42,110 eurosLike this 70.18% of what was offered was usedA figure given by the Cultural Council, antonio manresarate it as “very acceptable” for the first time.

Anyone can request up to four bonusesThey are given as a discount when purchasing cultural products in these institutions, provided that they have to, each worth 10 euros. spend twice as much as subsidized. Bonds are candidates and are associated with the DNI of the person requesting them.

This book consumption Thanks to this initiative, it became the most demanded book and brought the Pynchon&Co bookstore to the fore in return for the Cultural Bonus. 1,199 total. It is followed by Teatro Principal with 819 and Ateneo Comics with 793. polish 426 used Fahrenheit 451310; Land46 and Spiral33. In the Music section, 415 were traded to buy tickets for the Spring Festival and 170 for Puerto de Salida concerts.

“I think it went very well,” says Manresa, emphasizing what the Cultural Bonus means: Municipal payment of 42,110 euros translated 84,220 Euro revenue for businesses“Because it is necessary to spend twice the amount exchanged for the bonus”.

In this sense, the important thing is that the people of the sector “Alicante City Council Culture Department is responsible for this re-activation and also encourage the consumption of culture among citizens”

It is good news that literature and performing arts are the most consumed branches. “This shows that people love literature and comics, and it makes me proud that the Teatro Director is the second most requested person from me as CEO”.

Manresa, this initiative continue next year “To reach more industries, engage more companies and executives and be more successful because it’s good for everyone”.

about the possibility increase the budget the councillor said, “it can’t be done because it’s on a budget, but credit change And we can do it.”

Satisfaction in the industry

For Maria Dolores Padilla Teatro Principal deputy director, “successful” because 819 coupons were used. “Star Reception circusbut also because of the number of functions we had, but these were spent on everything, theater, dance and music”.

In this sense, he is “very pleased with the response this initiative has had in the theatre, because customers valued and used it very positively“.

He also sees positive Jose Manuel Pinerofrom Baltimore Productions, organizer of the Spring Festival and Puerto de Salida concerts. Supporting culture is always positive, we suggested it a year ago and finally the important thing is to get things done. Hopefully it stays and is done every year because it makes it easier for people to consume the culture.”

Piñero hopes next year available online because, especially when it comes to concerts, “a ticket office had to be built and many days were lost; people had to buy outright and that reduced the options, but it’s a good precaution”.

List of redemption coupons by organization

BUSINESS NO MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT BONDS €

Pynchon Bookstore 1,199 11,990

Main Theater 819 8.190

Ateneo Comics 793 7,930

Çilsa Books 426 4260

Spring Festival 415 4.150

Fahrenheit Bookstore 451 310 3,100

Exit Door 170 1,700

Roots Bookstore 46 460

Spiral Books 33 330

TOTAL………………… 4.211 …………42.110