Music Industry Won’t ‘Be Able to Adapt’ to Coronavirus, Grammys Chief Says

The Recording Academy chairman and interim CEO Harvey Mason Jr. says that unless the government and other charitable arms intervene with relief, the many working-class musicians and touring professionals affected by the coronavirus will not be able to adapt. The coronavirus has hit the music industry hard, canceling or postponing tours and major music festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo, as well as shuttering music venues around the globe. Not only are mainstream recording artists taking a hit, touring musicians, crew, staff, lighting technicians, engineers and promoters that sponsor these artists are also badly affected, many of whom are working gig to gig or show to show. “I would not consider the industry is adjusting. The industry is at a stand-still. Musicians are not able to make a living, they’re not able to make money,” Mason told TheWrap in a phone interview. “I don’t see us being able to transition while we’re under these circumstances. The thing we need to try and do is help each other, help people in the music community and help people in the general community feel better about these really difficult times.” Also Read: Can Hollywood Freelancers Survive the Coronavirus Shutdowns? Last Tuesday, the Grammys boss...

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