87% of musicians say their mental health impaired during Covid-19 lockdowns, study finds
According to a new survey conducted by an independent charity, Help Musicians, 87% of surveyed artists and musicians have said that their mental health deteriorated due to COVID-19-related lockdowns. They interviewed about 700 musicians in the beginning of this year to find out how the coronavirus pandemic has affected them. The survey stated that there was a 65% increase in requests for mental health
Study finds over half of professional musicians earning no money due to Covid-19
In a study conducted by charity, Help Musicians UK, 55% of professional musicians are earning no money as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study included a whopping 1,300 musicians and the results provide serious warning signs of a looming music industry crisis. 96% of those studied have lost the majority of their income, and 76% of the same group
Spotify launches new feature ‘Artist Fundraising Pick’
The mega streaming platform Spotify has developed and launched a brand new feature called 'Artist Fundraising Pick' that will allow fans to make donations directly to their chosen artists or worthy causes in order to help them in this tough period for the music industry. Besides thousands of industries that have been damaged by this pandemic, our beloved music industry has definitely