Musicians & Performers: The Current Realities of Dealing with the Corona Virus https://greenroom.gigroster.com/realities-of-dealing-with-the-corona-virus As likely most or all of us in the entertainment and performance economy are learning, the developing situation of the Corona Virus and how we as a country are reacting to it has begun to hit home not only in the form of illness, but rather as a direct threat to incomes and likelihoods by way of of cancelled or postponed events. The depth of effect is likely varying from location to location and within the different markets that we each inhabit, but from the smallest bars cancelling shows to the shuttering of massive events such as SXSW and Coachella, we are nearing a point at which all have likely been affected. These are indeed uncertain times, but we here at Gigroster wanted to reach out to all our fellow professionals in the entertainment industry in hopes of sharing some clarity, solidarity, and hopefully assurance through what may be on its way. Cancellations & Postponed Events In it's most basic of negative consequences, the entertainment world this week has seen a growing cascade of cancelled or postponed events. As these events are the very lifeblood of what keeps many of us afloat, it is reasonable for this to cause a palpable amount of stress at how we will cope with the economic losses. This is a reality that no one can sugar coat, but when planning how to make it through potential hardships always remember that we have withheld through challenges in the past, and through whatever transpires the most important thing to keep in mind is to think towards the future rather than dwell on the immediate challenges. This concept can be shared towards our clientele as well; if an April wedding has been called off, it's not like they aren't ever going to get married. When faced with cancellations, using terms like "rescheduling," "future date," etc can not only help keep yourself emotionally afloat, but will share that mentality with your clients and create a sense of where we will be in the future once this has passed. Read more at GreenRoom.GigRoster.com #canceledgig #musicians #corona #bandbooking https://www.instagram.com/p/B990R2nAl1f/?igshid=1wypeoiiy86v1
