Read how a tour photographer, a lighting designer, a talent buyer and more are reacting to the coronavirus pandemic and its harrowing effects on their day-to-day work operations
From CEOs to Caterers: How the Biz Is Coping in the Coronavirus CrisisAs concerns over the coronavirus continue to result in a widespread shutdown of the concert business, every corner of the live industry is feeling the ramifications.
I have a little savings and told my workers I can Venmo them if they’re in a bind. But I don’t think that’s going to be enough. Even with Coachella moved, it’s called “Rocktober” for a reason — it’s one of the busiest months for music. We’re quadruple-booked in October. The pendulum is going to swing back, and that comes with its own set of challenges.
When you hear that South by Southwest has to cut a third of their staff or Big Ears is canceling and they don’t know if they can come back, those are major institutions. So obviously this is going to have a pretty profound impact on the littler guys. I hope everyone has some sort of piggy bank or rainy day fund they can tap into. Not having 15 shows that you depend on is unimaginable.
We’re all in the same boat, horrified by what’s happening. We’ve never seen anything like this in our lifetime. You try to make the best out of a bad situation. I mean, I have a job still. Income is drastically affected by it, but you have to kind of press on to do right by your artists and to plan ahead for eventually when there’s a break from this — and relief.A week into touring season, Catherine Powell’s annual spring arena run was cut down to nothing.
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