The “huge volume of live music currently being shared with the public” through online streaming is another positive, she said. Future tour dates and tickets 2020-2021 near you. Throw in closed geographical borders and other aspects of tourism — airlines, accommodation, restaurants, conferences — and the puzzle is much bigger than it seems. “I think we’re going to have to redefine our definition of the term ‘bounce back,’” said Benjamin. Viewers can tune in to CBC-TV and CBC Gem at 8 p.m. Even if live concerts resume later this year, it will be a while before the industry gets back on its feet. That’s 19:00 in London, 20:00 in … It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. But Benjamin also noted that the live music industry has been devastated due to its government-enforced shutdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic. ", Hugh Evans, co-founder and CEO of Global Citizen, concurs: "Citizens around the world are calling for systemic change, change that brings about justice for everyone, everywhere, regardless of where they were born or the colour of their skin. “Artists are sharing their amazing music with more people than ever. As reported by several publications, Michael Rapino, president and CEO of Live Nation Entertainment, indicated during a recent earnings call with shareholders that his company is gearing up for concert ticket sales “in the third and fourth quarters for 2021 at full scale.”.

Benjamin says the silver lining is that, while international acts may be pre-empted from headlining Canadian venues due to continuing travel restrictions, domestic acts will benefit from their absence. “They’re helping to share some of that risk to help us get back and scale fast, and not worry about losing money on the show.”. International advocacy organisation Global Citizen and the European Commission have announced Global Goal: Unite for our Future — the Concert, a globally televised and digitally streamed special that will highlight the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on marginalized communities, including people of colour, those living in extreme poverty and others facing discrimination. “At no point will any of us ever deviate from public health protocols and regulations as they’re being received,” Benjamin said. “And if you can only sell a house at 25 per cent capacity, what are you going to have to charge for those tickets? Global Goal: Unite for our Future — the Concert will premiere on Saturday, June 27, 2020 on broadcast networks across the globe, including CBC. “I think Canadian artists will be front and centre for a long time and I think that’s amazing.”. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, ‘Move in trust of where you’re at.’ Toronto singer TIAYL on why artists shouldn’t put pressure on themselves out of fear during the pandemic, A granddaughter’s solo concert outside her grandmother’s home made both of them cry, Music might not heal everything, but a rented piano is my coronavirus quarantine saviour, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star What time does the Global Goal concert start where you are? "This critical moment in history requires all of us — so let's join together to chart a better future, for everyone. ET, PT/9 p.m. AT, MT, CT/9:30 p.m. NT.

The Legendary Nights Tour 2019 is a nationwide tour co-headlined by Future and Meek Mill. Future tours regularly, and StubHub is the premiere ticket marketplace to purchase your Future tickets. Kevin Gates 4 concerts to Jun 17, 2021 #341. Future has continued to add his impressive portfolio since his highly successful 2017. Is the future of live music a drive-in concert? But before that occurs, there needs to be a rollout plan approved by health officials — and reopening venues at partial capacity could leave them financially vulnerable. “The number of goods and services that are provided in the live music food chain are endless, not to mention the domino effect that live music economics have on additional businesses and sectors. Are virtual concerts just a pandemic marketing gimmick, or the future of music? Share your thoughts: Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be registered Torstar account holder.