Many in the music community—and beyond—have experienced significant challenges due to the cancellations of gigs, concerts, and engagements. As the UK bars, pubs and live music venues all go dark and on hold for several months, the career-minded musician and independent artist with inventiveness and adaptability has space and time to develop a new and perhaps deeper relationship with their audience and fans, waiting in patient isolation for this nightmare to end.
While data early on in the lockdown suggested music streaming numbers had dipped — most noticeably when bars and pubs shut their doors — newer figures suggest streaming platforms are in fact growing subscribers , while others insist streaming may just save the industry Other positive signs include Apple Music announcing expansion into 52 more countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America.



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The Sun Radio Foundation has pledged an initial funding of $20,000 towards the Sun Radio Recharge” COVID-19 relief program, giving Central Texas Musicians and Community Radio Stations nationwide the opportunity to apply for grants towards paying their electricity bills.

With billions of people either in lockdown or on the front lines battling the COVID-19 pandemic, this first celebration of World Art Day is a timely reminder that art has the power to unite and connect in times of crisis”, the head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said on Wednesday.
The music video made its global debut to more than 100million people online, on Saturday, 9 May 2020, by launching ‘UNICEF Won't Stop' COVID-19 - a virtual event featuring performances by Cher, Pink, Rod Stewart, Sting, Eurythmics and Cheryl Crow, among a host of other stars.
We will facilitate student music-making both with classmates and the roster of celebrated visiting artists who will be coming to the College to work with us. The programme includes a wide range of solo and chamber music, moving to orchestral repertoire, festivals and fully staged operas in the spring.

Eligibility for forgiveness: The original principal amount is eligible for forgiveness upon Lender's receipt of documentation that Borrower continued to operate its business for four (4) months and carried at least 90% of the March 1, 2020 full-time employee count and payroll.
We are supporting record labels and their trade associations worldwide by sharing information and knowledge, mapping general and music-related measures approved by governments around the world, monitoring action taken by the music sector, and providing useful resources for the independent community.

While the COVID-19 outbreak proved to be negative for most of the industries, it improved the overall scenario for the music streaming segment. On May 27, 2020, One Love Asia brings all artists and Youtubers together to perform in one big virtual concert to heal the world against coronavirus and to protect and advance the welfare of all people.
SAG-AFTRA members who are in an emergency financial crisis related to COVID-19 may request assistance to cover basic expenses like rent, mortgage, utilities and medical bills. This is our guide to the ways in which we can all continue to support the industry which we cherish and love.

The development of a culture of shared responsibility on our campus to support our collective health and safety. Coronavirus has been "catastrophic" for Scotland's music industry with more government support essential, the head of a trade body has warned. The music industry has been hit hard by coronavirus with live performance revenue the biggest casualty.