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this is insane. i work in an industry where the live part of it is literally dead rn w no sign of the govt seeking 2 give it any life. so please explain 2 me how my crew and musicians can genuinely seek work in that industry? as if they can just easily go find work elsewhere? https://twitter.com/davidmurphyRTE/status/1288221129409269762
i've spent the last 2 weeks employing my team 2 rehearse, not because we have shows coming up, but because i'm doing what i can 2 put money in Irish peoples hands so they can ride out the storm. how can they do that w zero govt support, a plan 4 something resembling shows again?
it's deeply frustrating and my heart breaks. I get that the world is upside down, but the world has told us our entire lives, as much as we wished it wasn't so, that money matters more than life, esp to governments. & now they're asking so much of the population
asking them to simply 'seek work elsewhere', while they trim back or stop payments to them. as if they have a choice in this. and all the while other sectors are allowed to continue working. It's a deeply unfair situation that is emerging, biased for some people, against others.
& before anyone tries to tell me i'm ranting, i'm not, i understand how nuanced the conversations are, and i'm not out here lobbying solely on behalf of the live music industry. i'm simply saying these governments have asked an awful lot of the people
they underfunded vital resources in Ireland 4 years, & in moments of crises they rely on the willing participation of the people. so how about they show some actual leadership, actual honour and fortitude. show me that politician and i'll give them every ounce of support i have
lastly 4 anyone who has issue w me advocating 4 some kind of shows again. I would say this. in my area 3 building sites were shut down 4 positive covid tests. planes are flying every day. There are certain industries that get a nod to continue work, and some that don't,
me saying shows should happen is me saying that we can be relied on as an industry 2 be professional and put together considered plans that ensure safety is maintained while also putting money in peoples pockets. personally, i would play 2 50 people in a venue that holds 1000
if it meant my crew and band getting paid. it's not about me, it's about them. me mentioning the other industries is me preempting any conversations about being frivilous during a pandemic. i'm not remotely frivilous with anything..
i just don't want and won't stand for my industry and it's people being devalued, any more so than those industries would tolerate their workers being devalued.
anyways rant over! twitter is no place 4 nuanced conversation so forgive me if i've steamrolled my point. I'm advocating on behalf of my industry behind the scenes as best i can, advocating 4 any1 right now who can't 'genuinely seek work elsewhere'. proud to rant on your behalf
