The music industry has been going through ups and downs since the discovery of piracy and, soon after, suffered with the creation of streaming platforms – and has not recovered to this day. Nowadays, the main source of income for most artists comes from tours, tickets, and official merchandise.
With the coronavirus crisis, the live entertainment market anticipates significant losses, as many artists have been forced to cancel or postpone tour dates , especially international ones.
Therefore, we remind you how you can help your favorite artist during this crisis. The situation is complicated for all of us, but small actions can make a difference for people who make a living from music.
Band websites are a great option. Buying a t-shirt, sticker, or any merchandise from your favorite artist can help you more than you imagine. Another option is Bandcamp , a great platform for supporting bands. There, you can buy various band products and even financially support the artist by donating whatever amount you deem appropriate.
At this moment, dozens of shows have already been canceled or postponed in Brazil. Hundreds of them worldwide. And for now, the groups are only changing their tour dates to March and April. If the situation continues like this, the losses will be incalculable.
Artists whose shows have been postponed are offering fans the option of a refund; however, accepting to keep your ticket until the artist is able to perform is another way to help them. And, of course, this way you don't miss the opportunity to see them live.
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