Questions to musicians for self-filming

Please could you help me with my Media project?

 

Background

I have to make a film connected with activism and I have chosen to highlight the problems of musicians in Covid-19. The project requires me to create a client and make a film for the client.

 

I have invented a fictional client called ‘Make it Live!’ that wants me to make a short film to show their support for live music and music venues, so that we still have a live music industry after Covid-19.

 

‘Make it Live!’ also wants to promote a not-for-profit platform called ‘Live Support’ that allows fans to access their favourite bands and musicians, including exclusive pieces of music. Through the platform fans can donate to musicians and there are also links to campaigns so they can get involved music activism. 

 

How you can help?

I would like to use video footage of your experiences of Covid in my film. If you would like to help, please would you film yourself on your smart phone discussing the questions below? The questions are only guides; it would be good if you could talk around the themes. You do not need to address all of the themes. Thank you.

 

 

Please could you start by introducing yourself on your video by saying:

 

“Hi, my name is___________ and I am a musician.”

 

Discussion points

 

What impact has the lockdown had on your musical career?

 

Are you struggling due to the Covid crisis? Or do you know other people from the music industry that are struggling?

 

Did the government ’help’ apply to you? If so, did you apply for it and did you it help?

 

Did you get involved in any campaigns or activism around musicians and Covid?

 

Have you been able to increase your on-line profile since the start of the crisis and has it helped?

 

What would help you right now?

 

 

 

If you want to help, I would need to footage of you before Christmas. I would be really grateful for your support. Thank you!