Musos raring to perform when pubs reopen, after weeks with no income

MUSICIANS are just as excited for pubs to reopen as thirsty punters, given it will bring them their first pay cheques in six weeks.

Darwin musician Mark Usher will be first on stage when the pubs open. Picture: Che Chorley

MUSICIANS are just as excited for pubs to reopen as thirsty punters, given it will bring them their first pay cheques in six weeks.

Local muso Mark Usher performs solo and with The Captain at a number of Territory venues and said reopening pubs couldn’t come soon enough.

“It’s been nearly eight weeks and to get back to work will be really handy,” he said.

“Most of us are getting to the end of our savings … the last sort of month has been a little bit rough.

“Everyone’s talking a big game about coming back to the pubs and I hope they really do come back and support the entire hospitality industry because it is going to take some time to recover.”

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From a social perspective, Mr Usher said entertainers would relish the chance to perform to crowds again.

“It’s been good to have a bit of time off,” he said.

“When you’re on stage performing in front of hundreds of people, seven or eight times a week, then to go to nothing, it takes a bit of adjusting.

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“I’ve been at home, starting to sing a bit more at home, starting to drive my family crazy.”

“The population will be ready to come out and get social again, how busy we’ll be initially will really depend on what venues are allowed to do.”