“This crisis has demonstrated the power of music and the uniqueness of experiencing it live”
Notwithstanding the significant challenges the economy is facing, as 81% of the global workforce is negatively impacted by the crisis, we are seeing a newfound commitment in some cities and countries to supporting their music sectors.
Some are doing better than others. In France, a festivals fund has been launched to support grassroots and independent music festivals. In the UK, the statistics published by the UK Live Music Group are a cause for concern, especially with the furlough scheme set to…
With #BetterMusicCities, Sound Diplomacy has outlined how music can play key role in cities’ post-coronavirus recoveries, writes founder Shain Shapiro
Comment 14 May 2020