{"id":805449,"date":"2020-03-19T09:35:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T15:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/?p=969603"},"modified":"2020-03-19T09:35:50","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T15:35:50","slug":"lizzo-stevie-nicks-gwen-stefani-ask-trump-congress-to-ease-musics-existential-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/ksmt\/music-news\/lizzo-stevie-nicks-gwen-stefani-ask-trump-congress-to-ease-musics-existential-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Lizzo, Stevie Nicks, Gwen Stefani Ask Trump, Congress to Ease Music\u2019s \u2018Existential Threat\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lizzo<\/a>, Stevie Nicks<\/a>, Gwen Stefani<\/a> and a slew of other artists and executives have signed a letter from the Music Artists Coalition<\/a> asking President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to provide financial relief to the music community and ease the \u201cexistential threat\u201d posed by the coronavirus pandemic. (Per Variety<\/em><\/a>, a similar letter was also sent to congressional leaders.)<\/p>\n

The letter specifically seeks support for the \u201chundreds of thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on the live music business.\u201d The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the live music industry, with a ton of major tours and festivals \u2014 including Coachella, Bonnaroo and South by Southwest \u2014 either canceled or postponed<\/a>. While cutting down on mass public gatherings<\/a> is crucial to stemming the spread of COVID-19, it\u2019s also wiped out a source of income for many people<\/a> who work on tours and festivals behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

Other artists who signed the letter include John Mayer, Diplo, Maren Morris, Dave Matthews, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Mark Ronson, Meghan Trainor, Sheryl Crow, Charli XCX, the Doobie Brothers, Tim McGraw, Troye Sivan, Joe Walsh, Don Henley, Def Leppard and Idina Menzel.<\/p>\n

\u201c[T]he concert business is as drastically and negatively impacted as the airlines and the hospitality industries, despite a lack of media attention,\u201d the letter states. \u201cThe men and women who work tirelessly to bring live music to fans are unable to work from home and have no alternative means of supporting themselves and their families\u2026 Concerts are not just about the headliner: the foundation of live music are the touring musicians, truck and bus drivers, stagehands, production teams, crews who handle lighting, sound, equipment, security, and so many others do not have any option for work as there are no live events for the foreseeable future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The letter concludes: \u201cThe music industry is facing an existential threat that is unprecedented \u2014 the touring business as we know it has disappeared without warning and without a safety net for hundreds of thousands of people. MAC believes the impacted people in the music industry are one of the groups most in need of government assistance.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the Recording Academy issued a similar letter<\/a> to Congress, with a representative for the organization saying they\u2019re interested in petitioning for \u201ctax benefits, interest-free loans and direct support for small businesses and nonprofits.\u201d President Donald Trump has so far signed one<\/a> of what\u2019s expected to be at least a handful of relief packages, some of which could provide direct financial payments to taxpayers.<\/p>\n

MAC Letter<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dear President Trump and Secretary Mnuchin,<\/em><\/p>\n

The Music Artists Coalition (MAC) appreciates the bipartisan efforts underway to address the severe economic impact on millions of Americans because of COVID-19. As economic relief efforts are finalized, MAC believes it is essential that support is reserved for the hundreds of thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on the live music business.<\/em><\/p>\n

In compliance with CDC guidelines, all concerts and events have been canceled indefinitely. As a result, the concert business is as drastically and negatively impacted as the airlines and the hospitality industries, despite a lack of media attention. The men and women who work tirelessly to bring live music to fans are unable to work from home and have no alternative means of supporting themselves and their families.<\/em><\/p>\n

The cancellation of concerts, tours, and festivals means that the musicians and crews who make every concert a special experience for music fans are now out of a job and have no other way to pay rent or put food on the table. Concerts are not just about the headliner: the foundation of live music are the touring musicians, truck and bus drivers, stagehands, production teams, crews who handle lighting, sound, equipment, security, and so many others do not have any option for work as there are no live events for the foreseeable future.<\/em><\/p>\n

The cancellation of concerts, festivals, and tours has brought an abrupt end to income for hundreds of thousands of people. For these dedicated individuals, it is not an unwillingness, but an inability, to work, when all concerts, tours, and recording sessions are canceled or indefinitely postponed. While some concerts will be rescheduled, it is inevitable that many will be canceled and unable to find a venue in which to perform when this crisis has passed.<\/em><\/p>\n

The music industry is facing an existential threat that is unprecedented \u2013 the touring business as we know it has disappeared without warning and without a safety net for hundreds of thousands of people. MAC believes the impacted people in the music industry are one of the groups most in need of government assistance.<\/em><\/p>\n

Thank you for leading the fight to ensure Americans are able to pay their bills and survive these trying times.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/em><\/p>\n

Adam Dorn<\/em>
Adrianne Duncan<\/em>
Alex Sugarman<\/em>
Ali Harnell<\/em>
Alicia Spillias<\/em>
Aloe Blacc<\/em>
Amy Lee (Evanescence)<\/em>
Anderson .Paak<\/em>
Anthony Rossomando<\/em>
Anthony Russo<\/em>
Ari Herstand<\/em>
August Roads<\/em>
BANKS<\/em>
Ben Rector<\/em>
Bernie Taupin<\/em>
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club<\/em>
Bloque<\/em>
Boombox Cartel<\/em>
Brandon Robert Young<\/em>
Brian Lee<\/em>
Burt Bacharach<\/em>
Charli XCX<\/em>
Chloe Flower<\/em>
Clare Bowen<\/em>
Cody Tarpley<\/em>
Cold War Kids<\/em>
Coran Capshaw<\/em>
Crywolf<\/em>
Danica Pinner<\/em>
Danny Parker<\/em>
Dark Water<\/em>
Dave Matthews<\/em>
David Brownstein<\/em>
David Murillo<\/em>
Def Leppard<\/em>
Deva Mahal<\/em>
Diplo<\/em>
Don Henley<\/em>
Drew Holcomb<\/em>
Dustin O\u2019Halloran<\/em>
Elizabeth Crbe<\/em>
Elliot Grofman<\/em>
FIDLA<\/em>
Gabe Rosales<\/em>
Garrett Edson<\/em>
George Ritter<\/em>
Grady<\/em>
Gwen Stefani<\/em>
Harlan Silverman<\/em>
Idina Menzel<\/em>
Irving Azoff<\/em>
J Ross Parrelli<\/em>
Jack Quinn<\/em>
JC Dwyer<\/em>
JD Souther<\/em>
Jean-Pierre Durand<\/em>
Jeff Russo<\/em>
Jeffrey Rivera<\/em>
Jennifer Nettles<\/em>
Jeremy Silver<\/em>
Jerrod Bettis (p\/k\/a \u201cSkins\u201d)<\/em>
Jim Cicconi<\/em>
Joe Walsh<\/em>
John Mayer<\/em>
John Silva<\/em>
Jon Levine<\/em>
Jonny Pierce (p\/k\/a \u201cThe Drums\u201d)<\/em>
Jordan Bromley<\/em>
Jordan Davis<\/em>
Jordan Palmer<\/em>
Julian Casablancas<\/em>
Karen Fairchild<\/em>
Kat Dahlia<\/em>
Kenny \u201cBabyface\u201d Edmonds<\/em>
Kenny Loggins<\/em>
Kerry Brown<\/em>
Kimber Kristy<\/em>
Kito<\/em>
Kristen Foster<\/em>
Kristian Bush<\/em>
KSHMR<\/em>
Kyler England<\/em>
Larkin Poe<\/em>
Leslie Odom Jr<\/em>
Lincoln Jesser<\/em>
Linda Perry<\/em>
Lionel Andie<\/em>
Lionel Richie<\/em>
Little Big Town<\/em>
Lizzo<\/em>
Lostboycrow<\/em>
Louis Bell<\/em>
Louis Schoorl<\/em>
Lucie Silvas<\/em>
Lucy Levinsohn<\/em>
Lunchmoney Lewis<\/em>
MAG<\/em>
Mandy Dickson<\/em>
Maren Morris<\/em>
Mark Ronson<\/em>
MAX<\/em>
Meghan Trainor<\/em>
Michelle Lewis<\/em>
Mitch Allan<\/em>
Moana Avvenenti<\/em>
Morgan Kibby\/White Sea<\/em>
M-Phazes<\/em>
Nancy Kuo<\/em>
Nick Seeley<\/em>
Niia<\/em>
NoMBe<\/em>
ODESZA<\/em>
Omar Waqor<\/em>
Pat Monahan<\/em>
Paul Stanley<\/em>
Pepe Aguilar<\/em>
Pussy Riot<\/em>
Randy Belculfine<\/em>
Robert Longoria<\/em>
Rory Andrew (p\/k\/a \u201cWynne\u201d)<\/em>
Saint Astonia<\/em>
Sam Martin<\/em>
Sammy Witte<\/em>
Sara Bareilles<\/em>
Shane McAnally<\/em>
Sheryl Crow<\/em>
Showtek<\/em>
Sirah<\/em>
Slash<\/em>
Slightly Stoopid<\/em>
Spoon<\/em>
Steve Jordan<\/em>
Steve Miller<\/em>
Steve Perry<\/em>
Stevie Nicks<\/em>
Stint<\/em>
Stone Temple Pilots<\/em>
Susan Genco<\/em>
T Collar<\/em>
The Doobie Brothers<\/em>
The White Buffalo<\/em>
Tim Lillis<\/em>
Tim McGraw<\/em>
Tom Meredith<\/em>
Troye Sivan<\/em>
Verdine White<\/em>
Walk Off The Earth<\/em>
Zach Dawes<\/em>
Zach Sutton<\/em><\/p>\n

via:: Rolling Stone<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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