Culture comforted us in lockdown, now we must join the fight for its survival Andrew Thompson
almost 4 years in The guardian
Artists and venues have been creative in adapting to the coronavirus crisis, but their true vocation is in live performance
The social devastation caused by the coronavirus has been keenly felt among young creatives. However, amid the cessation of live performance we have witnessed an unprecedented expansion of live-streaming, digital offerings and online content. Games, video and subscription video on demand as well as digital and recorded music have all seen positive revenue and audience growth.
More than that, new models for performance have been created while traditional venues remain closed. The boundaries between gaming, television, film and live performance are blurring and parts of the cultural and entertainment sectors have shown themselves to be remarkably responsive to these trends. Continue reading...
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