6 Ways to Support Musicians During and After COVID-19
6 Ways to Support Musicians During and After COVID-19
COVID-19 has undoubtedly hit musicians hard. As events have been canceled, bars have closed, and fewer people have been on the streets, professional entertainers, amateur musicians, and buskers have struggled financially.
As the vaccine is currently being rolled out, life may soon return to normal, and there are six ways you can support musicians during and after COVID-19.
- Donate Money
Many musicians have been forced to launch GofundMe, PayPal, Venmo, or Patreon accounts to help pay their bills. If an artist asks for donations on their website or social media pages, you can guarantee they have struggled for work during the pandemic. A donation could help them fund their living costs until they can return to their career, and they will be grateful for every dollar they receive.
- Buy Music Merchandise
Many artists will sell CDs, vinyl, posters, or clothing via their website or social media profiles. Show your support for their talent by buying their merchandise. A fan-inspired hoodie or a t-shirt could add to your wardrobe, and you’ll help to support a struggling musician until normal life can resume. Also, buying merchandise is a better alternative to a streaming purchase, as an artist will not need to wait many months to receive the money.
- Support Charities for Musicians
There are various genuine musician relief charities that are supporting musicians during and after the pandemic. For example, The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, which was established in 1993, has launched an emergency COVID-19 fund that music fans can donate to. The money raised will support musicians who have applied for assistance. Also, you could donate to Recording Academy’s MusiCares charity, which provides struggling entertainers with financial help.
- Hire Entertainers for an Event
Once life returns to normal, you could hire musicians, bands, and artists to entertain at an upcoming event. For example, if you’re planning to host a business event in 2021, you could wow your employees or clients with a solo musician, event band, DJ, or guitarist. Find out more about the different corporate event entertainment options, which are ideal for staff parties, product launches, and industry events.
- Don’t Return Concert Tickets
Many touring artists have been forced to cancel shows due to the pandemic. Rather than asking for a refund, hold onto your tickets to support a musician once they can continue with a tour. Canceling tickets will take money out of a musician’s pockets, which can make their financial recovery from the pandemic difficult.
- Share Music with Others
If you can’t afford to donate money to a musician or you’re not hosting an event in 2021 or beyond, there are other ways to show your support. Musicians will appreciate every share they receive online or privately, as it can increase their fanbase and ticket sales. So, spread the good word about an artist by sharing their videos on Facebook or send a concert announcement to another fan via WhatsApp. It’s a fantastic way to show your support to an artist and the music industry.
