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 postponed until 2021, keeps same line-up
There will no longer be a 2020 edition of Dekmantel
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 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…
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…
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 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
Ravers stranded in Panama City after Tribal Gathering Festival
Following the festival’s lockdown, some attendees are still unable to fly home
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 criticises government’s handling of coronavirus crisis
Dave also hit out at the country’s treatment of the NHS
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 communities launch fundraiser to help support nightlife workers
A nightlife emergency fund will be distributed to those in need
Jazz-funk star Manu Dibango dies from coronavirus
The multi-instrumentalist and songwriter was 86
7 ways to occupy yourself and help musicians while self-isolating
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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 2020 has been cancelled
2020 will be the first time its history the competition has been cancelled. 2020’s edition…
Glastonbury 2020 has been cancelled
Organisers Michael and Emily Eavis broke the news this morning
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 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
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 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 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 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 postponed in response to coronavirus pandemic
The Brussels festival will be postponed until November 2020
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 postponing 2020 edition due to coronavirus concerns
The festival may be moved from April to October