“I’m concerned for fans of music, because there’s not the ability for our creators to be able to continue to put out the volume of music that they normally do,” Harvey Mason…
spoke with Mason Jr. over the phone Tuesday to discuss his concerns on COVID-19’s impact on the music industry, the resilience of music and the need for relief from the federal government.What do you see as the biggest challenge the industry is facing in light of COVID-19?
Since the relief fund’s launch, who’s been requesting aid the most? Is it coming mainly from smaller recording artists or behind-the-scenes workers? The cap for those asking for help from the fund was $1,000. Has that expanded with the new funds coming in? I don’t think we’re going to be able to take care of everybody in all their needs, period. It’s going to be very hard to do. So it would be impossible for us to set a number and say we want to raise $500 million to pay back all the musicians who lost their money.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hollywood Industry Unions Laud Congress For Passage Of $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief BillEntertainment industry union leaders are applauding Congress for today’s passage of the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill, part of which expands key benefits for hundreds of thousands of indust…
Read more »
House Passes $2 Trillion Stimulus Bill, Largest Aid Package In U.S. HistoryCoronavirus relief bill now heads to Trump’s desk for him to sign.
Read more »
Ralph Lauren Donates $10M to COVID-19 ReliefRalph Lauren announced on Thursday that it will donate $10 million to coronavirus relief.
Read more »
Drew Brees Vows $5 Million Donation Will Feed Kids, Put Adults' Minds at EaseDrew Brees wants his $5 million donation to coronavirus relief to ease people's minds in Louisiana.
Read more »
Delivery workers are keeping California fed. They say no one's keeping them safeCoronavirus relief efforts are leaving some delivery workers unprotected, they say.
Read more »
A Single Republican Is Forcing Hundreds Of Members To Come Back To Washington For The Coronavirus VoteKentucky Rep. Thomas Massie will call for a recorded vote, requiring at least 216 members to make the trek to the Capitol to pass the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill.
Read more »