advertisement
FYI

Abacus' Insight Into Damage Lockdown Has Had On Musicians


Abacus' Insight Into Damage Lockdown Has Had On Musicians

By FYI Staff


A new Abacus Data study commissioned by Music Canada, a survey of 700 professional musicians in Canada reported that the average number of bookings in 2020 is eight, down from last year’s average of 87. More than half of the musicians surveyed stated that they have zero performances booked for the remainder of the year.


The pandemic has also caused anxiety that has affected creative output.

From the report: The technical aspects and isolation make performing difficult, and the income replacement is nowhere near enough to make up for in-person performances. Many musicians report steep learning curves with technology and dissatisfaction with the lack of connection a digital experience creates between them and their audiences.”

advertisement

A further read on the study can be found on the Music Canada website.

advertisement
Kairo McLean, Steven Page, Lorraine Segato, Alex Lifeson, Jully Black at Toronto Music Experience's media launch in Toronto.
Jag Gundu

Kairo McLean, Steven Page, Lorraine Segato, Alex Lifeson, Jully Black at Toronto Music Experience's media launch in Toronto.

Culture

Toronto Music Experience to Open a Permanent Museum by 2029

The non-profit organization has unveiled its plans to celebrate the city’s musical legacy.

Toronto’s music scene is getting its own museum.

The Toronto Music Experience (TME) has unveiled plans to launch a permanent cultural home by 2029, commemorating the city’s worldwide impact through music.

keep readingShow less
advertisement