Lockdown Day 27 - The Show Must Go On

I spent part of this evening watching an online jam session by an old friend of mine who is a full-time musician. I can't imagine extent of the impact this lockdown is having on him and others in the industry. In a world where the free alternative is so readily available, how do you replicate the live opportunities that earn these artists their money (and I realise this doesn't only go for musicians).

Well, another friend of mine - who also happens to be a full-time musician - has committed to do something significant, and is challenging others to do the same: go onto Spotify, find the artist pages of our local artists, and stream their music all day. It's also a really great opportunity to listen to, and appreciate local music. And even if, for whatever your reason, this is not your thing, you can stream it through the night without the volume up. Each time the song is streamed, something small is allocated to the artist. It's one of those things that, together, can make a big difference.

For more information on this, search through Spotify, or check out RJ Benjamin on Facebook. Do your bit to help those in need!