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COVID is Killing Live Music (Again)!

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With new variants causing a surge in COVID-19 infections, many are beginning to worry about the future of live music (again).

Live music is in jeopardy. We’ve been saying that in one way or another for almost 18 months at this point, but now we have yet another reason. The two latest coronavirus variants, Delta and Lambda, are causing massive spikes and infection rates worldwide. Vaccines help, but they do not prevent infection. Nobody knows what will happen next week, let alone in a month.

Experts and health officials have been warning of COVID-19’s lingering presence for months. The news of live music’s return has run concurrently with warnings about emerging COVID variants and the need for vaccines since at least March. Those vaccinated were expecting smooth sailing as we headed into a jam-packed fall tour season, but that future is a lot more uncertain today.

In his latest Music Biz COVID-19 concert update, host James Shotwell walks viewers through the latest coronavirus headlines, their impact on live music, and how the industry reacts to the latest pandemic developments. He explains how a lack of communication is causing industry-wide anxiety and what can be done to fix it before things worsen. Check it out:

There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the music industry, but if there is one thing we know for certain, people who work in entertainment are resilient. No one in this career path believes things will ever go their way. Learning to adapt is part of the job. We cannot know where the rest of 2021 will take us, but we do believe in the power of people working together to solve big problems. If we can communicate with one another, we can do anything.

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Live Music Is In Danger (Again)

As the world races to stop the spread of yet another COVID variant, many in music are beginning to worry about what might happen to live music if the US enters another lockdown.

We have to talk about COVID-19. Regardless of your feelings or beliefs regarding the novel coronavirus, there is no denying that we are still living in a global pandemic. The recent return of live music seems to tease normalcy, but the latest headlines tell a much scarier story.

The most recent COVID variants are the most aggressive yet. Both the Delta variant and far more recent Delta+ are more transmissible and deadly than previous iterations of the virus. Worse yet, everyone is at risk, including the vaccinated and those with antibodies. The spread is out of control, and many believe a fresh round of cultural restrictions is on the horizon.

In this Music Biz update, host James Shotwell tells you everything you need to know about the Delta variant, the battle against COVID-19, and the growing concerns around the industry regarding the future of live music.

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When Will Concerts Return? April 2021 Update [Video]

The music industry is hoping for a busy fall tour season, but will concerts return before the leaves change?

Nearly fourteen months have passed since live music came to a halt seemingly overnight. As the battle against the global COVID-19 pandemic rages on, many are still wondering when concerts will return. Some states are testing the waters with socially distant outdoor events, while others are already welcoming full capacity crowds with few if any, COVID-related safety guidelines. Still, most places on Earth don’t have live music in any form, and no one really knows when that will change.

But the music industry is resilient. While theories and criticism abound, many are looking toward the future with full hearts and hopeful eyes. The demand for a return to normalcy is deafening, and many in the industry believe that live music can play a role in helping lure people out of their homes and back into social situations.

In this Music Biz update, host James Shotwell explores how a single announcement ushered in a lot of hope and anticipation for a busy 2021 concert season. He also looks at the potential drawbacks, hold-ups, and worries that come with change.

Speaking at a January conference held by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked about the potential for live entertainment to return in 2021:

“If everything goes right, this will occur sometime in the fall of 2021, so that by the time we get to the early to mid-fall, you can have people feeling safe performing onstage as well as people in the audience,” Fauci said, noting that the return depends upon getting between 70% to 85% of the population vaccinated, according to the New York Times. Along with the vaccination, Fauci said venues and theaters might need to take further safety precautions, particularly if they do not have adequate ventilation.”

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