United States Government Provides Assistance To A Number Of Musicians

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JAKARTA - A new step has been taken by the United States government to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding assistance from the Paycheck Protection Program was given to a number of US bands such as Pearl Jam, Guns N 'Roses, Green Day and many others.

The funds are not necessarily for the personnel, but to help the crew and artist staff who usually help the band's performance.

Funds received ranged from $ 350,000 to $ 1 million - a large number going to The Eagles, Pearl Jam and Disturbed. This band is known to have a crew that counts many, one of which is The Eagles which has a total of 50 employees.

In addition to these three bands, more than 40 musicians were recorded to have received 150 thousand dollars, such as The Chainsmokers, Nickelback, Weezer, and Imagine Dragons.

Millionaire musician Kanye West even received money to help 160 workers in his clothing line, Yeezy.

This step is one of the ways the government protects musicians from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is known, due to this situation, musicians and bands have to postpone a number of appearances or tours due to travel restrictions and gathering in crowds.

This is also a step in the US music industry to revive the situation after the British government provided funds for musicians in the UK.

Not only the band, but concert workers are also in a bad situation due to no income. Some time ago, British musicians held a #LetTheMusicPlay campaign where they asked the government to provide assistance to concert workers who assist musicians in stage acts.