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PJ Harvey, Nick Cave and more sign letter warning UK could become ‘cultural wasteland’ due to coronavirus

Leading artists and musicians are calling on the British government to do more to support the arts during the extended coronavirus lockdown

dekmantel

Dekmantel postponed until 2021, keeps same line-up

There will no longer be a 2020 edition of Dekmantel

NHS

New Order, Primal Scream, Chemical Brothers and more donate items to NHS raffle

Get a chance to win a piece of music history and support the NHS in…

coronavirus

Coronavirus expert claims live music may not return until autumn 2021

Dr Zeke Emmanuel, director of the Healthcare Transformation Institute at the University of Pennsylvania and…

AIM

Association of Independent Music launches £1 million fund for workers

AIM hopes to distribute £1000 to 1000 workers over the next two months. The Association…

Manchester and Salford Save Our Scene

Promoters come together for new campaign to save Manchester nightlife

The new collective aims to support venues and nightlife workers in Greater Manchester

Jay-Z

Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s Reform Alliance donates 100,000 masks to US prisons

Prison populations in the US have faced outbreaks of coronavirus. Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s Reform…

17 artists on staying creative in lockdown

We speak to 17 artists from across the world about staying creative during the coronavirus lockdown

Tribal Gathering Festival © Amir Weiss

Ravers stranded in Panama City after Tribal Gathering Festival

Following the festival’s lockdown, some attendees are still unable to fly home

Beggars

Beggars Group release map of independent record stores and how to shop from them

The map aims to encourage people to support small and independent record stores during the…

dave

Dave criticises government’s handling of coronavirus crisis

Dave also hit out at the country’s treatment of the NHS

independent festivals

New campaign launched to support independent venues during coronavirus pandemic

#VirtualPint is raising funds for music venues and pubs closed during the coronavirus lockdown. A…

Berlin collective action

Berlin communities launch fundraiser to help support nightlife workers

A nightlife emergency fund will be distributed to those in need

Manu Dibango

Jazz-funk star Manu Dibango dies from coronavirus

The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter was 86

self-isolation

7 ways to occupy yourself and help musicians while self-isolating

Learn new recipes from DJs or get in touch for one-on-one Ableton lessons

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Coronavirus: Resources for musicians

A list of resources available to musicians and the general public during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Eurovision

Eurovision 2020 has been cancelled

2020 will be the first time its history the competition has been cancelled. 2020’s edition…

Glastonbury Festival 2016 © Andrew Allcock

Glastonbury 2020 has been cancelled

Organisers Michael and Emily Eavis broke the news this morning

Bandcamp

Bandcamp to support artists by waiving revenue share of all sales

The platform is implementing changes to help musicians during the coronavirus pandemic

Music Venue Trust

Music Venue Trust urges government to cancel Festival of Great Britain, provide relief to music venues

The open letter calls on the government to do more to protect music venues and other cultural hubs in the UK during the coronavirus pandemic

arts

New petition asks UK government to close clubs and gig venues during coronavirus pandemic

The petition also calls for a stimulus package for ‘leisure venues’ such as cinemas, theatres and pubs

Boris Johnson, Coronavirus

Boris Johnson urges UK population to avoid clubs

The Prime Minister stated that venues could be forced to close

Moog and Korg give away synthesiser apps to help social distancing

The two synthesiser companies have made apps available to download for free during the ongoing…

Arca

Arca postpones North American tour due to coronavirus

Arca’s tour was set to kick off in NY on 25 April and end in LA on 15 May.

Online petition calls for government to offer financial support to events industry

A response will be issued if the petition reaches 10,000 signatures

Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill postpones shows over coronavirus concerns

Ms Lauryn Hill was due to play shows in Ohio and Pennsylvania this week

Machina Bristonica postpones upcoming edition due to coronavirus

The Bristol festival was due to take place on 21 March

Listen! Festival 2019 © Nachtshaduw

Listen! Festival postponed in response to coronavirus pandemic

The Brussels festival will be postponed until November 2020

Berghain

Berghain cancels events until April due to coronavirus

The Berlin club has suspended all ‘self-produced’ events. Berghain has cancelled all ‘self-produced’ club events…

Coachella

Coachella postponing 2020 edition due to coronavirus concerns

The festival may be moved from April to October