Music industry in havoc due to Corona virus
Artists struggle to breath as corona virus gives them a hard time
By: Anandi
The pandemic has left stock markets crashing, businesses failing, and economies collapsing. The music industry has also succumbed into harsh reality brought by corona virus, and the world can hear it loud and clear. As the pandemic spreads the fight gets tougher as major music festivals have been cancelled, Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Ultra Music Festival to name a few. The number of international shows have also hit a low key. It is impacting self-earned to big shot musicians shows being cancelled.
All the disturbance around had forced musicians to look for other alternatives like streaming online using apps. However, individual musicians hardly earn anything as there is low royalty rate. Even live musicians who perform gigs get negatively affected, as it takes time to adjust for them. Although, streaming is an option it is way too risky for individual, or live musicians to try the new platform as it costs for them to attract viewers, which is a tremendous challenge many face. It may be a very critical issue for street musicians who do not even have proper shelter to live under. Bars are under pressure as they are trying to pay their employees and pay for show cancellations. This may affect their families, income and they may switch to other jobs for living. There is a different thrill to music when it is performed live, but unfortunately cannot be taken place due to circumstances, and the music industry will be bleak temporarily. These very musicians have the right to express themselves and their struggles to the government, so that they can do something about the collapsing industry. It is the government's responsibility to ensure everyone has basic necessities, and the state has not failed them. They need to take steps to bring the music industry back to how it started after a cure has been made for the corona virus. However, this may be a great opportunity for endless possibilities, as technology is hear to save the day for many others who can afford.
However there is always a silver lining for every dark cloud. This is precious time artists should not waste.Time never comes back when you need it, and I guess artists can channel their energy into pouring out their emotions about the crisis or in general. They can get more creative. This will enable them to produce better quality music, which later will be a boon once it is streamed on the internet.
