Manchester International Festival 'will survive' cuts

MIF appears to have established a robust mixed funding base on which to ensure a secure future. Other than to support political campaigning to ensure a swift turnaround on these potentially devastating, short-sighted and low-return arts cuts what can we do, apart from doing our part in contributing to low-level personal contributary funding - voluntary donations on top of ticket prices etc. - and, of course, buying those tickets with a view to ensuring packed houses for every event?