How musicians are coping with coronavirus closures
With live venues shuttered and touring off the cards, musicians are exploring new ways to connect with their fan base.
Not quite live: like most musicians, The Teskey Brothers, seen here playing Sydney's Metro Theatre in 2019, are on an enforced break from touring. Dara Munnis
Live streaming concerts on Instagram, releasing videos of old shows on YouTube and giving video music lessons on Facebook are just some of the ways musicians are responding to the COVID-19 lockdown.
While it’s never been easy making a living from music, and the closure of venues since March 23 has had a major impact on the financial bottom line for musicians, there are some glimmers of hope as consumers experiment with new ways to access their favourite acts.
Matt TefferProduction editorMatt Teffer is a production editor and writer with The Australian Financial Review, and reviews live music for The Sydney Morning Herald. Email Matt at mteffer@afr.com
