Gareth Malone has warned musicians face “financial destitution” as concerts are cancelled and venues are closed amid the coronavirus outbreak. The choirmaster and composer added it is “a frightening time” for those in performing arts. He is launching a digital music project, The Great British Home Chorus, to allow both amateur and professional performers around the country to sing together while social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak. The advice might actually be they can’t get into the venue at all, we can’t have people gathering. “I am very worried for the financial destitution of my friends.”PA Media

Source: Irish Independent March 18, 2020 02:48 UTC