The Victorian Government will help to deliver a series of live music events to reignite tourism and reunite communities in flood-affected regions. Through the Australian state’s music industry body, Music Victoria, the initiative will feature large and small events to bring a boost to morale and local businesses. The scheme builds on the government-backed Emerge …
New survey demonstrates impact of rising costs on musicians
Research from charity Help Musicians has demonstrated the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on artists in the UK. The charity found that more than eight in 10 professional musicians are worried about meeting mortgage or rent costs. A further nine in 10 said that their career is being impacted by poor mental health and 91% …
Spain backs down on touring visas for UK musicians
Artists touring Spain will no longer require visas for short-term work, after the UK’s exit from the European Union has caused issues for musicians touring within Europe. Music organisations LIVE and The Association of British Orchestras worked alongside Spanish counterparts Asociación Promotores Musicales to flip the rules, and allow musicians and crew to tour the …